Can my husband make name leave the house if the deed is in his name?
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Can my husband make name leave the house if the deed is in his name?
He wants me out and will soon probably file for divorce.
Asked on September 16, 2018 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Until either a legal separation agreement is entered into or a final decree of divorce is been granted, the home in which a couple has lived is still considered to be the "joint marital esidence". This means that they both have a right to occupy it, no matter whose name the deed may be in.
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