I was involved in a domestic dispute in the New Jersey home of my mother in law where I resided for over 6 months, received mail paid bills ...

Question

I was involved in a domestic dispute in the New Jersey home of my mother in law where I resided for over 6 months, received mail paid bills and had the address on my state ID. My belongings are still in the house where she will not let me in to get them only my husband who needs my assistance to move all of our stuff. Is she allowed to do so and keep me from going in even though the house is forclosed on and technically no longer hers?

Answer

If your mother in law is still in the property, the foreclosure process has not yet been completed. And thus it is still her residence. And most FRO's bar the Defendant from the property in any case. You would need to make an application to the Court to allow you to return to the property to get your personal property. This is usually permitted with a police escort.

Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There certainly may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. You will only be able to rely on advice from an attorney who you have actually retained. Good luck! Rob Gleaner