if my wife and I are separating can she force me to leave our house?
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if my wife and I are separating can she force me to leave our house?
Can she change the locks?
Asked on October 21, 2017 under Family Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Unless there is a legal separation agreement or final decree of divorce in effect which states who has the sole right to possession, the house remains the "joint marital residnce", no matter whose name the deed is in. This means that you cannot be forced out by your wife changing the lights or otherwise. At this point, you should consider consulting directly with a local divorce attorney. They can best advise you further.
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