Asked by user in Connecticut. Answered by Enjuris Editors.
This sounds like an issue that needs to be resolved in Family Court. Your ex-husband might have an award of "exclusive possession," which doesn't automatically grant him rights to all of the contents of the home permanently, but it can bar you from entering the home during ongoing divorce proceedings. The difficult part of recovering costs or items that have been sold is proving that you were entitled to them in the first place. If you have a family court lawyer, you should consult them for guidance.
If you don't have a family lawyer, you might have a court-appointed guardian who oversees your children's interests if you've been involved in any custody proceedings. That person might be able to provide advice or refer you to someone who can help, since this matter also affects the children.