Q: Should I hire an attorney for small claims court to recover personal property from my ex boyfriend?
I left my ex at the end of October 2020. I had to leave all my personal property behind at his house because there is a history of abuse and I needed to get out fast. A ban notice (no trespassing?) was issued against me. Since then, I have made several attempts to arrange for a 3rd party to pick up my belongings from his home. He refuses. I filed a petition in small claims court for recovery of personal property, and since then have had to obtain an Order of protection against my ex for harassment/stalking. He has threatened to destroy/ throw away/give my belongings away in the past (and has actually done these things). The total value of my belongings is ~$7,000. Would it be wise for me to hire an attorney to represent me in this case?
A: An Action to Recover Personal Property in General Sessions Court would be the proper way to handle this. It may require a Bond and your assisting the Sheriff's Department. Apparently you are having difficulty, so an attorney might help.
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