Question:
My wife kicked me out of the house. There are several personal belongings in the home I need, but I no longer have keys to the house. What is the best approach?
Answer:
I am not licensed to practice law in your state. Therefore, I cannot inform you as to the specific laws of your state and can only provide you with general divorce tips for men.
In Missouri, where I currently practice, we recommend to file for divorce or legal separation and request that the court order your wife to surrender your personal belongings (i.e., clothes, work equipment, necessities, etc.), or to order that you be permitted to enter the residence, with police escort, to retrieve certain properties.
If you are in dire need of such property, call the police and request that they escort you to the house to retrieve your personal property.
However, there is a possibility your wife will still prohibit you from entering. In such a scenario, a court order will be required for your to retrieve or come in possession of your property.
To arrange an initial consultation to discuss divorce rights for men with a Cordell & Cordell attorney, including Missouri divorce lawyer David Franklin, contact Cordell & Cordell.
