Legal Question in Family Law in California
My wife and I sepperated while I was visiting my daughter for her birthday. My wife told me I couldn't go back home. I have been stay at home dad for 7-8 years. I have no income vehicle or anything here. She refuses to send me any of my belongings. Turned my phone off. And won't speak to me.. my concerns are about my firearms vehicle clothes and legal paperwork. She won't give me my medical record #. Last time we separated she sold guns that are still in my name. I fear she will or already has been selling my belongings. What can I do? Please help.. I'm in Texas she's in California
2 Answers from Attorneys
You are being denied certain rights that come to you as a part of a marital arrangement. A divorce attorney can settle this quite quickly for you. If California law applies, under community property you are entitled to HALF of any property earned by either spouse during marriage, including income. She owes you spousal support. Consider filing for divorce in the California Court system since it sounds like that is where you both lived before separating. I can only speak for California law.
If your wife is selling your personal belongings, you may be entitled to reimbursement on the fair market value for those items. Please meet with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options.