If my wife of 32 years and I seperated, what are my legal rights to obtain more of my belongings from our residence?
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If my wife of 32 years and I seperated, what are my legal rights to obtain more of my belongings from our residence?
She wants a divorce and we are currently going through the process. I left the house, but she wont let me back on the premises or have any commuunication except through my father or her lawyer.
Asked on October 27, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Even though you are still going through the divorce, you are not divorced yet and none of the property has been awarded to one side or the other. As such, you could file a motion for limited access to the home to retrieve a specific list of items. If you can afford an attorney to help you with the filing of this motion, you can probably get before the judge more quickly before she starts making her own plans for disposition.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your spouse will not allow you into your home to retrieve your belongings then the way to get some of your belongings is as follows:
1. have a third party intermediary assist you in getting what you need and want;
2. retain a family law attorney to assist in the matter to work through your spouse's attorney to get what you need.
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