Is it against the law to not live with your spouse?
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Is it against the law to not live with your spouse?
My wife is pregnant and I plan to file for divorce. I want her to move out of the apartment but she refuses to leave. She said its against the law for me to move her out since she is pregnant. Is this true?
Asked on June 24, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your wife and you are living in the marital home then she has just as much a right to live there as you do and you can not move her out or change the locks with out an agreement between you (and I would get it in writing) or a court order allowing you exclusive occupancy.
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