Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

Is it illegal for a spouse to throw away the belongings of the other spouse before being served with divorce papers?


Asked on 5/18/10, 12:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lawrence D. Gorin, Atty. Law Offices of Lawrence Gorin

YES. Not only that, it is a really STUPID thing to do. And it most likely will come back to hurt you (legally) later on down the line, when he explains to the divorce court judge what you did, and asks the divorce court judge to impose monetary sanctions against you for taking such selfish and stupid action. Keep in mind that the property you are throwing away IS NOT YOURS! What makes you think you have the right to throw away somebody else's property without their consent? What are you THINKING?!?!

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Answered on 5/23/10, 4:38 pm


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