Can my husband whose in the military lock me out?
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Can my husband whose in the military lock me out?
My husband, who is active duty military filed for divorce and 3 weeks after he filed he changed the locks on our home. I tried to sleep there before to make a stand but he moved a friend in and all they did was drink and verbally harass me. He changed the locks a day before I was served with divorce papers. All my property and dogs are in the house. Is there anything that I can do through his military chain of command?
Asked on March 13, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. You need to get legal help here as soon as you can. He can not change the locks unless there is a written agreement between you giving him exclusive occupancy of the house or there is a court order granting him exclusive occupancy. And you are definitely entitled to your things. Please, please get help. Good luck.
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