What Can I Do With My Ex's Property After Breaking Up
My question involves personal property located in the State of: North Carolina
My Ex and I split up recently and she has left. All of her property remains in my home. At this time I can not confirm her whereabouts but I suspect a certain family member. Things went from curt but amicable to outright nasty when I confronted her about having physical relations with another man in my bedroom as well as running up bills that are in my name. I have three questions:
1. I allowed her almost 8 weeks in the property to to pack her stuff and be ready to move. I was travelling most of that time. Upon arrival home I found that she has made little if any effort to pack and now she has left. what are her rights to the property? Please note that She did not contribute to the expenses. Much of the property she purchased using my money or was gifted to "us." Who owns it and what are my legal obligations to her?
2. She had a phone on my cellular account. In the time she was supposed to be packing she has run up a total of over $1000.00 in charges over and above the standard bill on my account (typical bill is +/-$100.) We had a verbal agreement that she would pay half of the bill until such a time when I the dust settled. Is it possible to withold the property as leverage to make her pay (Keep in mind that I paid for a majority of what she considers "hers") Note: I shut off her phone when I found out about the overages.
3. We have a dog. She agreed that I would keep the dog. she now states that she wants her. What determines ownership of pets?
I am sorry this is a bit wordy, I am trying to address thuestions I would anticipate being asked (but I am by no means a Lawyer.)