Can my spouse lock me out of my house?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
Can my spouse lock me out of my house?
My spouse has changed all the locks on the doors to our house and my stuff is still in the house. Originally we had come to an agreement that stated I would move out in 2 weeks but instead he went ahead and changed the locks. What do I do? I technically own half of everything including the house.
Asked on September 3, 2019 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless there exists a legal separation agreement or final decree of divorce that states just which one of you has the exclusive possession of the premises, than the house remains the "joint marital residence". This means that both of you have a right to live there, regadless of whose name is on the deed (or lease).
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unless there exists a legal separation agreement or final decree of divorce that states just which one of you has the exclusive possession of the premises, than the house remains the "joint marital residence". This means that both of you have a right to live there, regadless of whose name is on the deed (or lease).
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.