The dog was our only thing to settle. I haven't talked to my L. I'm not sure what to do. My L had said from the start that we should settle this on our own because if I took him to court for custody I would probably lose (with my schedule and everything). I don't even want full custody, I just want joint ownership. I was unwilling to concede ownership to him because I was afraid he would do something like this, On the other hand, I don't think he has the money to take me to court.

When I gave her back on Sunday, earlier than I had wanted to, he assured me he would let me have her back on Friday, I can't believe he went back on his word.

Yesterday I sent him an email outlining my proposed plan for joint ownership. I also told him that I finally agreed with him that ending our marriage was for the best. I know he is lashing out at me, probably for a combination of the two things, but it's working. I was so close to taking a cab to his apartment, but luckily my family talked me out of it. They are also telling me to stop fighting, and that I won't be able to move on as long as we have to have contact over the dog. But I love my dog, and I can't imagine never getting to see her again. It feels so unfair- my husband and my dog were the things I loved most, and he took the two most important things away from me.

Me: early 30s
Husband: early 30s
Married 3 years, together 6
No children

ILYBINILWY: 3/2015
He asks for divorce: 4/2015
Moves out for good: 5/2015
I start the divorce process 8/2015