Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

In the state of Virginia, 2 people, Party A and Party B, purchase a cat together. Both pay 50 percent to buy the cat and any vet bills. Party A puts the purchase papers in her name and Party B puts himself down as owner with the vet. The cat has lived at Party B's house ever since they brought the cat home 3 months ago. Over the past 3 months, Party A slowly moved in with Party B. She was never put on the mortgage, but did change her address to Party B's residence. On July 7th, she fully moved in. A week later, she decides to end the relationship and move back with her parents in another state. Who has more legal rights to the cat?

Asked on 7/18/18, 5:58 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Neither, under applicable law the cat is considered personal property with each likely owning 50% of

this animal.(All of the other factors cited in the question except for the 50% purchase price each party

supposedly paid I would regard as irrelevant in regard to your question.)

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Answered on 7/18/18, 8:53 am

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