can my x wife stop me from getting my tools out of a garage on her property
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can my x wife stop me from getting my tools out of a garage on her property
I sighed over the house and property to my x wife now she will not let me get my tools and equipment out of the shop on her property can she stop me from doing so .
Asked on September 25, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Alaska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No, she may not: one person may not take or withhold the property of another. She can put reasonable limitations on *when* you can get it--e.g. to schedule it with her at her convenience--but if she is being unreasonable or not cooperating, you can bring a legal action for unlawful "distraint" (withholding of your property) to get a court order requiring her to schedule a time you can get it. If you don't want to hire an attorney to help you (though doing so is advised), you should be able to get filing instructions and/or sample forms from your county court, either online or in person. Good luck.
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