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It's time. What should a guy do that came home from work Saturday, the wife and 3 year old daughter are gone and the house is completely empty. I mean no refridgerator, no washer/dryer, no pots and pans, curtains, furniture, nothing. Her family helped her completely move everything.(I know, celebrate.) How do I find a good attorney? What do I initially tell him? Isn't this abandonment? I mean, she moved in with her parents, so she doesn't need a fridge, washer/dryer or tv. She left me with no means to survive. Anything I can do? I need some advice from someone that has been there and I kind of need it quick. Thanks in advance, Shane
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Hmmmmm....well..it is quite possible that she REALLY is interested in [b]DIVORCE[/b].
[B]1.) Immediately withdraw all of your savings, checking account money. Secure all of your tangible assets. Cancel your credit cards. And get new ones.
2.) Get a LAWYER, FAST!!!
3.) Change the locks on the garage, house, car, toolshed, etc.
4.) Make sure that your firearms are secured in such a way that she cannot get to them.
5.) Have the lawyer to file a motion for a restraining order against her.
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(this is a frequently common thing to do in a divorce. The fact that she left you in the way that she did indicates that she is unreasonable and uncooperative. Most spouses who want a divorce will first talk about it, file some papers then go through a process of out of court arbitration to divide up the property in such a way that is sastifactory to both parties).
[B]6.) If at all possible try to get Physical Custody of the children. Then seek child support payments from her as well as alimony.
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Some states have community property laws, which both the husband and wife must divide up all assets in half.
Whether or not you live in such a state, you will need to get all of your property (including the property that she removed from the house) appraised. As well as any investment portfolios that you may have.