NoHill has good advice. It's a good idea to be on the right side of the law. Here I had remained in the "marital home" so I was able to stay here and my ex-wife (and later, her mother) took stuff to another residence. Do you know what the usual practice is in Oz?
Even better advice, don't be alone when he comes to get his things, when this begins to "feel real" to him.
Thanks,
Joe
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