If my husband has moved out, what can I do with the personal property that he left behind?
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If my husband has moved out, what can I do with the personal property that he left behind?
Recently, my husband of 3 years left while I was at work. We have to be completely out by the end of the month due to sheriff’s sale. He is picking up his things tomorrow. What can I do with the items he doesn’t take, such as his like car (in his name) and another car (in his mom’s name), neither of which run. The trailer lot lease is in our names and the trailer is in my aunt’s name. Can I/she have the cars towed at their expense and have him sign a paper saying that he picked up his stuff/ and whatever was left will be disposed of at his expense?
Asked on July 17, 2011 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. I would strongly suggest that you seek consultation from a divorce attorney in your area on the matter before you have anything towed or he comes to take anything out. Your ideas for dealing with the situation are very good ones, as you are obviously trying to make a record of everything so that he can not claim that you dissipated marital or separate property. If you can not seek legal help then please have neutral witnesses there when he comes so that they can testify to the goings on. Not just your Aunt or anyone from his family. A mutual friend or friends. Good luck to you.
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