If my husband moved out of the marital home, can I change the locks?
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If my husband moved out of the marital home, can I change the locks?
My husband and I separated over a year ago, he has been going through my personal belongings.
Asked on July 10, 2012 under Family Law, Missouri
Answers:
Brad Micklin / The Micklin Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You are always free to change the locks to your own residence. The real questions is whether he will be able to obtain access once you do. First, the police department will probably be unable to help him. They will say it is a family matter.
If he goes to the family court, he must file certain papers and request the court grant him permission to return. It is difficult to say whether or not a court will permit the rentry after such a long separation but it is possible.
You should speak with an experienced attorney who is familiar with these areas of law.
Good luck.
Brad M. Micklin, Esq.
187 Washington Ave., Suite 2F
Nutley, NJ 07110
973-562-0100
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