Wow, I didn't expect so many responses!
Thank you, everyone who has weighed in. There are so many kind, caring people on YT. I'm still debating what to do. My coworker is going to New York next week to look for an apartment and find a roommate. I will probably wait until she comes back to discuss anything with her -- maybe she'll realize how expensive New York is, and how some extra money could come in handy.
Again, I am very torn, but I think no matter what I will agree to keep him for the next few months. I am not sure how she would get him to New York, and I am concerned that she might ship him, which I think could possibly traumatize him. Also, she will undoubetedly be juggling many things when she first moves in, and if nothing else, I will be able to take better care of him during that time.
I'd give 3 to 1 odds that she'll end up conceding him, and I will get a check to her IMMEDIATELY.
I don't think I would let it get to a point of litigation. That would be no good for anybody. |