Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Re: Personal Items

Your answer has the potential to become extremely complicated. You must first ascertain the value of these items. if its junk, and it probably is- you may have to write it off as a bad girlfriend story. If these items have a real value- not sentimental, or are irreplacable or you insist on gaining access you have 2 options. Civil criminal or both. Because you are not married and have no children, your remedy lies in civil court or with a criminal complaint.

Civil; You must sue her for conversion/embezzlment or under a quasi bailment theory (its complicated- think car valet- when you entrust your property to a 3rd party for safekeeping they have a legal duty to protect it and return it) Your damages would be the value of the lost items or perhaps an injunction ( An order requiring her to give you your stuff) Criminal - you can file a report for theft, embezzlment, grand larceny etc. But the police are unlikely to get involved in dividing property after a bad breakup- but the report is a good exhibit in your civil case. As a practical matter you may get help from her Mom, Dad family,or mutual friends prior to legal action. She may become embarrassed when they know about her immaturity and give you a set of keys. If not send her certified letter advising her she has 5 days to give you access or your going to court.