How long do I legally have to store my ex-wife’s possesions?
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How long do I legally have to store my ex-wife’s possesions?
My now ex-wife just up and left to another state with only the clothes on her back. She signed the divorce papers that stated we had divided everything equally. She has no means to recover her items withing the next 30 to 60 days. How long do I legal have to store her things?
Asked on June 15, 2011 under Family Law, Nevada
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Okay so here is what I am concerned about for your sake: you have now become a storage facility for her half of the things and in essence a bailment situation has occurred. If you do anything to adversely effect her belongings I am afraid that she will co0me back and sue you for "conversion" of her things. Also, without reading the divorce papers and what they may say with regards to the items that were left I do not know what type of guidance to give you. Was there real property as well to divide? You really need to seek some guidance here from your attorney in the matter and see about paying him or her to write a letter regarding the things. Maybe get her to sign a release for the items left behind? Good luck to you.
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