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Generally, your question is one of whether or not a bailment has arisen, and you don't provide enough information to be able to answer your question specifically. In general, you should contact your ex in writing (using a method that you can prove later, like sending a letter by US mail, return receipt requested, or at least by email or text message if you can prove that your ex owns that email address or telephone number), and advise her to come on a mutually convenient date and time to get her property, including the dog, or they will be deemed abandoned after 30 days of her receipt of your communication (letter/email/text message), and will be disposed of. If you are confident that you can prove she received your communication, then you may generally proceed to dispose of the property. You should continue donating personal property and clothing, rather than just throwing it out, and finding a good home for the dog. You should consult with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation, and your options.

In all honesty, some date while married. It is not illegal to have partners or lovers while dating. However, although legal, religious, moral and ethical values differ vastly. You should be divorced though before you remarry. Bigamy is not legal. If you have been separated for years, your new partner might still have reservations if you are legally in another relationship. You should reassess where you are going and what you want to be legally tied to. Merry Christmas.

She does not need to return to respond to the divorce papers. She can do that from where she is. You need to get an attorney. This will not be the only question that you are going to have, and it is best to have a local attorney on your side for matters like this.