Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

I am a co-owner on a house with my ex-girlfriend. I lived there with her for 6 months before She kicked me out and now refuses to let me in my house. I don't want to live there, but I still have some belongings that I wish to obtain. What can I do? I feel helpless because the roommates she has living there now proclaim to be terrified of me because I asked to be let in. I did not so much as raise my voice, yet they insist on being dramatic. Are there free lawyers available? Because of the situation, I no longer have money. (car was in her name, job wasn't willing to cooperate.)


Asked on 6/14/12, 5:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

There is probably no move more foolish that unmarried couples buying homes togerther. If you decided to do something that dangerous, hopefully you had a lawyer at the time to draft an agreement as to what happens when you break up. Even if you did that, you need a lawyer (and yes it will cost you money) to proceed. If you made the big mistake of doing this without an agreement, you will have significant legal fees to file to partition the house, force a sale, and divide the proceeds.

Your big problem is not the belongings in there but the fact you are both on the deed and I assume a loan.

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Answered on 6/14/12, 5:35 pm
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Although it is almost always a horrible mistake to buy a house with a friend, the good news is that you have as much right to possession as she does. Unless there is more to the story, go in your house and get your stuff. You won't likely get a free lawyer, for something that was a poor decision on your part. It appears that both of you simply need to act like adults and resolve the situation.

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Answered on 6/14/12, 5:35 pm


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