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Q: I broke up with my boyfriend and he will not return my belongings. How do I get back

No formal written agreement exists

I have receipts for property being held

Christina Brown
Christina Brown
answered on Jan 12, 2024

Depending on what the property is and how it was obtained (ie- joint finances or separate finances), a demand letter could be sent to attempt to resolve outside of court. If no resolution, a lawsuit could be filed.

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Q: How can we protect finances frm your ex-spouse , coming back for alimony after the divorce final decree is in place?

Divorce final decree and parenting plan+ Child support is in place . Divorce final settlement agrrement was with no alimony as both the parties were independent financially. However,How do we protect ourselves from either of the spouses going after eachoher for alimony at a later point of time.... View More

Christina Brown
Christina Brown
answered on Jan 12, 2024

Typically a Settlement Agreement incorporates language that prevents either party from seeking alimony after the final divorce decree has been issued.

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