Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Claiming personal possesions after leaving

I left my wife 7 months ago. Can I enter our home (where she still resides) to gather my possesions without her being there? She feels I have no right to be there if she is not present. If it has any bearing on the situation I still send her the money to pay the house expenses.

Thanks in advance for your answer.


Asked on 2/08/07, 4:37 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Claiming personal possesions after leaving

Your house is your house. Unless there is a court order such as a no contact order, TRO, FRO or whatever, you can go there. However, I suggest you consult with an attorney to determine whether or not you should just get divorced.

Too many people have a fear of getting divorced even though the couple knows that the marriage is over. Staying seperated like this really harms your rights and can lead to big problems in the future. Thus, I suggest you meet with an attorney ASAP.

My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

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Answered on 2/08/07, 4:45 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Claiming personal possesions after leaving

So long as there is no court order require you to go to your house only when your wife is there you can go there while she is not there and remove YOUR personal possession.

The problem is that she will probably return home while you are still getting your things and there will be a problem which you should avoid.GET YOUR STUFF AND GET OUT.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 2/08/07, 5:01 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Claiming personal possesions after leaving

One thing I forgot, I suggest you not only have a witness but also video tape the whole thing.

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Answered on 2/08/07, 6:26 pm


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