Ooltewah, TN asked in Divorce for Tennessee

Q: Me and my wife are separating and getting a divorce and she loads up everything of hers. Hey

And took kayaks that I had paid for and some of my belongings wouldn’t that be considered stealing

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A: Generally, property acquired during marriage is marital property. You each have equal rights to the property. Under this circumstance, seems that the kayaks are equally hers - so it wouldn't be theft. However, when you file for divorce, there's an automatic injunction that goes into place that is supposed to prevent the liquidation of assets before a final order. You would be wise to consult with local counsel over the issues.

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