Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
i need help
I have been married 10 years. my wife and i live with her parents. I an not staying at the house, but I want to go there to get my things and not have problems. Do I need and if i do, how do i get a constable/sheriff to go?
I really need to get my things asap so if you could reply, I would greatly appreciate it.
thanks
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: i need help
If you can get a signed document agreeing that these items are solely your property, you should be able to have a local Police Officer go with you to be sure there is no trouble. If they will not help, you will be able to have a local State Constable go with you. If nothing can be agreed on at this point, you may have to file for a Divorce to get a Family Court Order to allow you to recover your things. If you two can recocile, the Divorce case can be dismissed. Please feel free to contact me with any other questions. Good luck.
Re: i need help
The first question is whether a divorce action has been filed. If a divorce has been filed, and it is necessary, you could obtain an order from the court allowing you to retrieve your possessions, and keeping them safe until you can do so. If no divorce has yet been filed, you are not within the protection of the court. If you anticipate a domestic disturbance or other problem you may check with the local police as to what procedure they would wish you to follow and then follow their advice. If you wish, you could obtain the services of a local attorney to act as intermediary.
Ilene Young, Esquire/ Civil & Family Practice
Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties 215-444-0445
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