Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
My wife walked out over 2 months ago. I haven't heard anything from her since then. She acted like she wanted a divorce, but has never said anything. I'm assuming she's not coming back, so I started getting her things together. I need to clear out her things because the only way I can afford to keep up with the rent and bills is to take in a room mate. Anyway, while getting her things together, I found a wooden box of hers and found out it is full of drugs. Mostly marijuana. I knew nothing about her using drugs and have never used drugs in my life. I don't want these in my house, but don't know what to do. Not to mention, this could be a big reason for her behavior. What do I do?
Also, can I legally put her things in a storage unit? I live in PA. I need to make room for a room mate, and the house has no basement. If I put her things into a storage unit, can I try to collect the rent for that from her? Can I also try to collect the fees for renting a moving truck to get her things out of the house?
She will not respond to emails I sent regarding her returning the keys to the car which is in my name. What can I legally do?
Her and her family have posted threatening comments directed toward me online. Is there anything I can do regarding these? Some of them are actually death threats, and go into detail about dumping a body, etc....
She walked out without giving a reason. I honestly don't know why she left, but I'm being blamed and have to take full responsibility for what she walked out on. I'm getting calls and letters regarding bills that were in her name and that were hers personally that she allowed to get behind and pile up. I'm being told I have to pay these (including for a telephone pole she hit while driving). Some of these are threatening to sue ME since they don't know where she is.
She has two kids from a previous marriage who live with their father. She's behind on child support to him, and Domestic Relations was unaware of her moving out. They didn't seem too pleased that she hadn't notified them. Is this going to cause problems for me as well?
I just have so much going on, and I apologize for asking so many questions. Any response would be appreciated.
Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
You're going to hate my answer but you are going to need to see a lawyer.
There are way too many issues to be answered in a text box.
The big issue for now are her debts. I don't know who told you you were responsible for them. You probably aren't. Never believe bill collectors.
{John}