Q: My ex left me an took off out of state how long dose she have to come get her belongings in the state of Texas?
She left in September
A: In the state of Texas, when someone leaves their belongings behind after a breakup, there isn't a specific time frame outlined in the law for them to retrieve their belongings. However, common practice and courtesy would suggest that they should make reasonable efforts to collect their belongings in a timely manner. It's advisable to communicate with your ex and establish a reasonable deadline for her to retrieve her belongings. If she fails to do so within a reasonable time, you may want to consider giving her written notice specifying a deadline for retrieval. Keep a record of your communications and the notice sent. If she still doesn't collect her belongings by the specified deadline, you may have legal options, such as storing the items and potentially pursuing legal remedies.
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