Full question:
i have a protective order against my husband, so he is not living at our residence. He has a file cabinet still there that has a key lock on it, so therefore I can not get into it. The cabinet contains my auto insurance policy and other documents that relate to me, can I legally get into the cabinet. Or do I have any right to it.
- Category: Restraining Order
- Date:
- State: Virginia
Answer:
The answer will depend on who owns the cabinet. If it is his cabinet and you cause damage to it, you may be liable for the damage or replacement value of the cabinet, as well as other possible claims, such as a criminal theft or damage claim. It is possible you may petition the court to have the documents given to you or obtain copies from the entities involved. Injunctive relief consists of a court order called an injunction, requiring an individual to do or not do a specific action. It must be proven that without the injunction, harm will occur which cannot be remedied by money damages.
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