Do i have the legal right to furniture i bought and paid for i have receipts. My boyfriend and i splitup?

Question

My boyfriend and i have been living together on and off for 8 years and we recently splitup. I recently purchased a living room suite with my income tax money and i was wondering if i have the legal right to take with me or will i have to go to court if my ex refuses to let me have it. I have receipts?

We are not married. I do have credit card statements showing i paid for it. Do i have the right to enter the residence still(the trailer is in his name) or will i need to have the sherrif accompany me. I still have a key and i've been getting things here and there when he's not at work.

Answer 1

Young lady, if you have receipts, back that truck up and get your things. And if he tries to stop you call the police, because your receipts are your proof. Be carefule, and get out....

Answer 2

Possession is important, but you'd win in small claims court, the problem there is you probably have some things he'll claim (legit or not). Your best bet is to call the cops to keep the peace when you're moving out. Have the receipts handy & show them to the officer if the guy trys to argue & explain the guy is free to sue you if he thinks he can prove he has some right to it. They'll probably help you carry the stuff at that point.Or just move it when he isn't home.

Answer 3

There is difference between having the legal right of ownership and the right to take possession.

If you left your common dwelling place and abandoned your property then it will be an issue of who has the legal right of entry onto the premises.

If you lived in a place in which you both had a legal interest, both names on the deed or both names on the lease/rental agreement then you have the right to enter the premises and take your property.

But if you lived in his home/apartment in which you had no legally cognizable interest then while you may have a legal ownership interest in the property you will have to seek, in the face of his refusal to admit you, the assistance of the court to obtain an order permitting you to enter onto the property and retrieve your possessions.

Answer 4

you also need a credit card statement , or check register, to stand up in court, other wise, there is really no proof that you purchased it by yourself simply on only having the receipts.....but if you have some proof that you paid for it, then yes you have legal right

Answer 5

You were not married, isn't? Because then it would be a different story, like this if you are the one who paid for the stuff and have the receipts that you can have them very easy, because they are yours! Just go ahead!

Answer 6

It would vary from state to state. Here, In MT, take it...it`s YOURS!Why go to court? If you have the receipts and were not married, anything you bought is rightfully YOURS...Take a cop with you to keep the peace.You don`t need court. : ) I wish you every happiness! : )

Answer 7

some states consider 8 years as common law, so you may have a fight on your hands if he wants 1/2, it,s sucks but check out the law on that. Good luck.

Answer 8

DO you think he really wants it? He would thank you to take the crap from his place. If you were blowing him correctly, bring him a cold beer, shutting your mouth, and have dinner ready on time, there would be no problems.

Answer 9

as long as you can prove you paid for it. but how long did you live together at one time ? you may be in a common law marriage and thats a differnt story.

Answer 10

Wouldnt it depend on whos name was on the contract? Im not sure though, that just makes the most sense... were you married?