Alex Can my ex withhold my mail?
The federal law covering mail theft is in U.S. Code 18, Section 1708. It’s a long and dry read, but essentially it says that stealing, taking, or withholding mail from any type of mail receptacle or mail delivery route is illegal and punishable by a fine and up to five years in prison, or both.
Can my wife withhold my mail?
Under the law, tampering with, hiding or opening mail addressed to someone else, even if to your spouse or ex-spouse, is a Federal crime. You may open mail addressed to your spouse or ex-spouse when: You are given explicit authority by your spouse or ex-spouse; or.
Can someone refuse to give you your mail?
No, it isn’t legal. Tell her you will report her to the U.S. Post Office if she doesn’t give you your mail. She could be facing federal charges.
Is it illegal for the post office to not give you your mail?
yes, if you have anything that presents a hazard to the carrier delivering your mail safely.
Is it illegal to keep someone else’s mail?
Yes. It is a federal crime to open or destroy mail that is not intended for you. The law provides that you can not “destroy, hide, open, or embezzle” mail that is not addressed to you. If you intentionally open or destroy someone else’s mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony.
What happens if you open mail addressed to your ex spouse?
If you open mail addressed only to your spouse or to your ex-spouse, your actions could have serious consequences. Under the law, tampering with, hiding or opening mail addressed to someone else, even if to your spouse or ex-spouse, is a Federal crime.
Is it against the law to withhold mail from a person?
* That depends on who is withholding the mail. For example, the post office can withhold mail delivery if you have a vicious and unleashed dog on your property. == == * If you are not a minor then anyone in your home holding back your mail that has been delivered has broken the law!
What to do if your ex withholds your belongings?
List out the items and the reason why you lay claim to them and give a date for contact to be made by your ex to you or the matter will be escalated through legal means. If he/she doesn’t contact you to arrange a handover I’d suggest reporting it as theft to the Police, perhaps a visit from them will spur your ex into handing your belongings back.
Can a parent withhold mail from a child?
If you are under age and your parents hold back your mail then they have a right to do so. In some cases the police (if investigating a homicide) can take your mail even if it’s unopened. Mail being sent to prisons and to military personnel can be searched and even withheld if it is considered a danger to good order.
If you open mail addressed only to your spouse or to your ex-spouse, your actions could have serious consequences. Under the law, tampering with, hiding or opening mail addressed to someone else, even if to your spouse or ex-spouse, is a Federal crime.
* That depends on who is withholding the mail. For example, the post office can withhold mail delivery if you have a vicious and unleashed dog on your property. == == * If you are not a minor then anyone in your home holding back your mail that has been delivered has broken the law!
If you are under age and your parents hold back your mail then they have a right to do so. In some cases the police (if investigating a homicide) can take your mail even if it’s unopened. Mail being sent to prisons and to military personnel can be searched and even withheld if it is considered a danger to good order.
How to deal with an ex spouse withholding child visitation?
If your attorney reaches out to the custodial parent (or the custodial parent’s attorney) with a letter stating that the interference with visitation is unacceptable, and you are willing to go to court to enforce your rights, it may be enough to encourage the custodial parent to comply with the visitation order and schedule your make-up time.