Property Retrieval Legal Rights

Summary

The user is trying to retrieve personal belongings from an ex-partners residence in Louisiana. The belongings include items inherited from the users deceased mother. The ex-partner and his new girlfriend have allegedly been destroying the users belongings and have threatened the user with a firearm. The user has reported these incidents to the police and has witnesses. The user has sought help from legal aid organizations and the Louisiana State Bar Association but has not received any assistance. The user is considering filing a civil lawsuit for the recovery of personal property.

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It's alite gig on not sure where to start I'm the victim
Could you please provide more details about the incident? This will help me understand your situation better.
Getting my things back frombmy ex
What state are you currently residing in, Ashley? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding property retrieval laws in your area.
Louisiana
What type of items are you trying to retrieve from your ex?

In Louisiana, personal property acquired during a relationship is typically divided equally.
Thevlust is very long alite is my mother's she passed away
What is the nature of these items? Are they sentimental, valuable, or both? In Louisiana, inherited items are usually considered separate property.
Aote of things I had to eampty her house when she passed...and all my persal things
I'm sorry for your loss. Can you clarify if you're dealing with an inheritance or estate issue?
I was with my ex for */2 years .he couldn't leg out mvout becausevhe was my soul provider and the house is still in his dead mothers name so his new girl friend had me put in jail .well she called them and took me in on an FT A *: days in jail got out went home to fine her and him there and almost of all my belongs in the yard and had been burning my things ..she pulled a gun on me so I left everytime I go there I get a gun pulled on me so I have not been able to get anything
Have you reported these incidents to the police? It's important to ensure your safety and protect your rights.
Yes everytime I go I call....now I found out there moving my things to her the girlfriend house down the road
What state are you in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your legal rights and options.
Louisiana
Have you considered obtaining a restraining order against them for your safety? In Louisiana, you can apply for a protective order at your local courthouse.
Then I wouldn't be able Togo to the house
What is your main goal - to retrieve your belongings or to return to the house? In Louisiana, you can request a police escort to safely retrieve your belongings.
Then I wouldn't be able Togo to the house
Have you consulted with a lawyer about your situation? In Louisiana, you may have rights to your personal property even if it's in the house.
I've been working with the cops because of other things going on there but no one is helping me
Have you considered reaching out to a local legal aid organization for assistance? They can provide free or low-cost legal advice and representation.
I've tried no one has ever returned m calls
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you tried contacting the Louisiana State Bar Association for a referral to a legal aid organization?
Yes
What specific legal advice are you seeking at this moment? In Louisiana, you have the right to retrieve your personal belongings, even if they're in a house not under your name.
I need to ko what legal rights I have I've been out the house sence july18 I was going every few days when I got out of jail aug22 but I have not been back because the police told me to wait because of getting gun pulled on me
What specific belongings are you trying to retrieve? In Louisiana, you have the right to retrieve your personal belongings, even if they're in a house not under your name.
All my dead mothers things I had to empty her house when shepassefvits alite took me 3weeks t empty her house and all my things
I'm sorry for your loss. Are these items part of your mother's will or estate?
Things she gave me I'm the only child
What is the estimated value of the items you are trying to retrieve?
I'm yes but some I cant put a value on ....about *.*-to *.*
What steps have you taken so far to retrieve your belongings?
Made reports had police go there
What was the response of the police when they went there?
I've asked
What was the outcome when the police visited the property?
Make a report all thay tell me
What was the content of the report made by the police?
They tell them I dont live there and the police tell me to make a report so I do ..not letting me get my things ..pulling guns on me .he's not suppost to even have a fire are
What is the current status of the house ownership? Is it still under your ex's deceased mother's name? In Louisiana, property ownership can affect your rights to access and retrieve personal belongings.
Still in his mom's name has to pay like *.*;to get deed and owes a lawyer money.... I've even turned him in to the light cop for tam with lights he has them on with jumper cables to the power line
What actions have been taken regarding the illegal tampering with the power line?
Called Entergy
What was Entergy's response to the illegal tampering with the power line?
Sending someone out to check on it . That was last week well the 11t
What was the outcome of Entergy's visit to check on the illegal tampering with the power line?
Not sure haven't called back yet said give them a week
What is the current status of the house ownership?
In his mom's name everything is still in her ame
What steps have been taken to transfer the house ownership after his mother's death?
He never did the secc he owes lawyer and bank before he can get deed
What is the status of the will or estate of your ex's deceased mother?
Still in the lawyers hands
What is the lawyer doing currently regarding the will or estate of your ex's deceased mother?
He dropped my ex for none payment
What steps have you taken to claim your personal belongings from the house?
Already ask that twice
What was the outcome when you tried to claim your belongings with the police's help?
I left with nothing
What actions have you taken since the last police report was filed?
You ask that to
What was the response from the legal aid organizations or the Louisiana State Bar Association when you reached out to them?
Never called me back
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried reaching out to other legal aid organizations in Louisiana?
Ok never mind. Thank you
What is the current status of your case? Have you taken any further steps since our last conversation?
Don't have a case don't even know my rights .. can't get no help from no one
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Have you considered filing a civil lawsuit for the recovery of your personal property?
Takes to long there sell and burning my stuff
Have you documented or taken pictures of your belongings being destroyed? This could serve as evidence in your case.
Yes have witness have witness for everything
What is the relationship between your witnesses and the parties involved in this situation?
Aunt uncle don't like him for what he's doing
What is the nature of the evidence your witnesses can provide?
Seen him live next door
What specific incidents have your witnesses seen and are they willing to testify in court if necessary?
Comeing out the house with arm loads of stuff and putting ion the fire
What evidence do you have of your belongings being destroyed? Photos, videos, or any other form of documentation could be crucial in a legal case.