Is it too late?

#1

If your separation agreement detailed what items he was supposed to give you, and he did not, then you may sue him for specific performance or breach of contract. Otherwise, you may try to pursue the matter in small claims court to have your property returned. However, the court may not allow the matter since you really should have dealt with it before your divorce was final.

Good luck,

Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
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#2

My divorce was final in March, 2003. I left quietly even though my husband was having an affair and wanted out. We had a separation agreement in which I asked for only those things that previously belonged to me, the dog, small appliances, and my pottery collection. He kept his business, the house, the furniture, the large appliances, etc…Anyway, I just wanted it over, I did not want to fight. Now, he still has yet to even give me the things that were mine to begin with. I have asked many times. He gave me some boxes that I took and later found out were just trash. He said there is nothing I can do now that it is too late. Is this true? Did I wait too long to complain? In other words, am I just screwed??