It woeks up there the same as it does here. Take him to the police station for the area and speak to the ramking officer. Explain to him that his livlihood is from a computer system and she is holding his other personal belongings hostage as well.
Don't expect miracles, BUT, they will accompany him to get some of his things. NOw they won't let him haul off a bunch of nonsense (stereos etc) until the court hearings. But they WILL hold her back so he can get a few things. I even saw that happen up there on y'alls short lived 'Mounties' show (like Cops) down here about a year ago. Lucky they were with the guy to hold THAT one back.
I also recommend that he start an inventory list immediately so he can file it right away with the courts. It helps to prevent her from selling the things off. Have his attorney request the court to have the wife sign an acknowledgement that those items DO exist.
Hope that helps and keep his butt off the juice! Can ya tell *I* have been thru this a few times?!
