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Can my ex remove my things from my apartment that we shared and put them in storage without my consent?
Asked on Jun 24th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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My ex and I live(d) together in an apartment that is only in my name. Recently, we broke up and I asked her to remove her things from the apartment. This morning, she called me and told me that she put everything in storage, this includes my things, and she will not allow me to get access to it. Is she allowed to do this? What are my options?
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Law Offices of Jill K. Whitbeck
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Clearly she can do this, as she has done it. If you are married to her, you need to get a divorce on file. If you were not married to her, you need to demand the return of your personal property within a reasonable time (set a deadline that is reasonable) or you will report the property as stolen. If you were not married, then she has actually stolen your stuff unless she can argue that you gave it to her (or loaned it to her).
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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You are entitled to your belongings. You can prepare a police report and see if the police will help (sometimes you call it a civil matter and tell you to contact an attorney or file in court), you can file in small claims court, and/or have an attorney prepare a demand letter.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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No, she is not entitled to possession of your property.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 11:48 AM
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Report her to the police because she stole your stuff and depending upon the value she could be criminally charged with grand theft.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 11:48 AM