How do I get my things back?

[cookingfool3]

I left my boyfriend and left all my things. Now he's harrassing me to get my things out of his house, but won't tell me when I can. Every day I pick he says "no" that won't work. I lived and farmed there for 7 years. Everything I ever acquired is at that house; including appliances, farm equipment, saddles, horse tack, lawn furniture, house furniture, gym equipment, etc. It will take me about one full day to get all my things loaded up. I am willing to bring in whatever I need to get it done. There is NO "Joint" property whatsoever. I'm getting really tired of this game. What can I do ??

 

[army judge]

I left my boyfriend and left all my things. Now he's harrassing me to get my things out of his house, but won't tell me when I can. Every day I pick he says "no" that won't work. I lived and farmed there for 7 years. Everything I ever acquired is at that house; including appliances, farm equipment, saddles, horse tack, lawn furniture, house furniture, gym equipment, etc. It will take me about one full day to get all my things loaded up. I am willing to bring in whatever I need to get it done. There is NO "Joint" property whatsoever. I'm getting really tired of this game. What can I do ??

If you want an entire day to get your stuff, you'll have to go to court and sue him.

That takes time and money.

It also requires a lawyer!

A small claims court doesn't have to power to order him to allow you to retrieve your stuff.

So, forget that idea.

You can contact the police of sheriff and request a civil standby.

Depending on the department's policy you'll have anywhere from a 10-15 minutes to get "some" items, possibly an hour.

An hour, on a civil standby is rare.

But, in rural ares, it sometimes happens.

You might be able to do this a couple times.

The ONLY way to get ALL of your stuff is to seek a court order.

I suggest you contact a couple local attorneys and discuss this with a couple of them.

They can provide you with ALL the details and the costs.


Don't worry, most attorneys will meet with you for free during the initial consultation!

 

[CdwJava]

It is also important to understand that on a civil standby the police or sheriff's officers will not decide what property is yours and what is his. If there is a dispute over any property, it will stay right where it is until a judge says otherwise or he agrees to let you take it.