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Holding My Property Hostage: How Do I Get My Things Back After Separation?

March 30, 2026 • Anderson Keuscher Brachmann

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“My ex and I separated in August and he still has a bunch of my personal things—clothes, a Peloton, family photos, and even my grandmother’s jewelry. I’ve asked him several times to give it back, but he keeps saying he’ll ‘get around to it.’ What are my options to get my property returned without a huge fight. we were hoping to just avoid court"

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In this episode of Love Court, divorce attorney Jessica Anderson answers a listener’s question about recovering personal property after separation. When an ex still has important belongings—like clothes, exercise equipment, family photos, or even heirloom jewelry—and keeps delaying their return, it can create unnecessary stress and conflict.

Jessica explains practical options for retrieving property without immediately going to court, including written requests, coordinated property exchanges, and involving attorneys to create clear deadlines. She also discusses when it may become necessary to seek a court order for the return of personal belongings if informal efforts fail. The goal is to resolve the issue efficiently while avoiding a larger legal battle whenever possible.