What are my legal rights if my wife tosses my belongs on the front lawn and changes the locks?
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What are my legal rights if my wife tosses my belongs on the front lawn and changes the locks?
Asked on July 15, 2011 under Family Law, Florida
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Geesh. So sorry for your situation. I am assuming that the home on which she changed the locks was owned by both of you or rented by both of you, correct? Then she can not -without a court order allowing her exclusive occupancy - change the locks on the home. You have equal rights to the home unless and until a Judge rules otherwise. If you have children, however, then I might not really want to knock down the door o bring the police over while they are there so that they are not traumatized. But I might seek legal help as soon as you can to assert your rights to the home and to have the locks changed. Good luck to you.
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