Even if pets are property (and I don't necessarily agree with that) if they were obtained during the marriage, that would make them joint property. Same thing with the house. My W has keys to the house because her name is on the deed as well as mine. Until we resolve the situation it belongs to both of us, and I don't think I have any right to deny her access. Of course, she has been respectful and never comes unannounced or when I am around.
Completely understandable, and I appreciate the perspective. However, does she have keys to your car? Can she take whatever she wants when she stops by? How would you handle that?
These things aren't clear-cut, especially from sitch to sitch. And LW has a very special, and deep bond with his awesum dog! I encourage him to consider letting his W spend time with the dog, but I also am sensitive to his hesitance to do so.
M(53), W(54),D(19) M-23, T-25 Bomb Drop - Dec.23, 2017 Ring and Piecing since March 2018
