What to do if my husband took over $7000 worth of property from a storage unit that was solely rented in my name?
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What to do if my husband took over $7000 worth of property from a storage unit that was solely rented in my name?
My husband and I are separated; we are in the process of divorce. I have a storage unit that is in my name on the contact. He recently went without my consent and emptied the unit. He told the owners that we were vacating and did not need their services anymore. Is this legal when he is not listed on the contract with the storage facility. What can I do from here. The value on the content exceeds $7000.
Asked on February 10, 2011 under Family Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I would speak with your attorney on the matter. Although as you have explained things here it appears that your unit was your alone and the objects inside only yours, are they? Are they separate property that could in fact be designated as such? Or are they marital property? Either way, if he does anything with them it could be trouble for him in the divorce. You can not "dissipate" marital assets and you can not take what is not yours. As for what to do about the storage facility, how you acted in the past - allowing him access, etc., - may govern what remedies you are enetitled to here. Good luck to you.
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