Legal Question in Family Law in Nebraska

Re: Personal Property

If you were not married, the legal remedy to recover property he has is to file a civil action called replevin. That lawsuit seeks to have another return property that legally belongs to you. You can also try to file a small claims case. If you were married, then the property division can be handled in a divorce action.

If the protection order is against your boyfriend, that does not legally prevent you from going to the house, although it is probably not advisable to do so for safety reasons.

There is a number of strategies in ending abusive relationships; even outside traditional court remedies. Women's crisis groups can be of considerable help in this regards. And in some communities in Nebraska there are free legal services for women attempting to get out of abusive relationships; such services will soon be state wide but currently is only in the Omaha area. You can call 1-402-476-6256 for information on state wide assistance for women.

Finally, be thankful you are out and safe. The fact you survived such a relationship is a tribute to your strength and is truly a blessing. Breaking the cycle of abuse, so such behaviors are not passed down to our children, is the only way to solve the problem.