WA Can I access my jointly owned property

[Pam Seabrook]

I want to access my jointly owned property with my ex partner, can I do this legally if no court orders are in place?

 

[AllForHer]

As in, without your ex's consent?

Sure, you can.

But should you? Maybe not, because it would give your ex grounds to file for a domestic violence order against you. If he/she succeeds, then accessing your property may become a criminal offence.

Perhaps the more logical and less hostile approach is to just ask your ex if you can collect a few of your belongings and then discuss property settlement...

 

[SamanthaJay]

Pam, if there are items you want to pick up, then call the police and ask can they meet you there.

 

[Pam Seabrook]

Thanks for the information!