What can we do if my daughter’s ex-husband won’t let her pick up her belongings?
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What can we do if my daughter’s ex-husband won’t let her pick up her belongings?
She got divorced 4 months ago. He set some of her things outside and he won’t let her pick up the rest of her things unless we pay him $2000. In the divorce papers it says that what is his is his and whats her’s is her’s.
Asked on June 21, 2011 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for her situation. Just when she thought that things were finally over they continue on. One would really need to read the divorce documents here but what may be an option to her is to bring a motion for contempt against him for violating the court's order - he won't give her what is "hers" as you put it but really in violation of the judge's order. Holding someone in contempt is a big deal and they can get in big trouble, paying a hefty fine or even getting thrown in jail. So consider it and maybe he will reconsider the extortion that is going on with the two thousand dollar demand. Good luck to her.
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