Can I build a wall in a common area of the marital home that I still live in with my ex in order to create more isolation fromone anotherother?
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Can I build a wall in a common area of the marital home that I still live in with my ex in order to create more isolation fromone anotherother?
Mother/daughter style home with common hallway to laundry room. I’m concerned my ex is going to put a lock on my door on the hallway side preventing my access to the laundry room. Her access to this hallway does not have a door just a flight of stairs to the upstairs apartment. I want to know if I can build a wall in the hallway locking her out of access to the laundry room?
Asked on November 25, 2011 under Family Law, New York
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Okay so you guys do not sound as if you are in a good place or situation for either of you. Neither of you can block access to any part of the house. You both own the house and so you both have equal rights to all of it. Now, are you both living there for financial reasons? And by the way, what does the divorce decree state as to the house? I gave the guidance above not really knowing what that decree states and assuming that you both still have equal rights. It may be a good thing for you to spek with some one who can read the agreement and let yo know the best course of action to take at this point in time. Good luck.
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