If my husband and I are having marital problems and I planto file for divorce, would I be within my legal rights change the locks and deny him access to our home?
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If my husband and I are having marital problems and I planto file for divorce, would I be within my legal rights change the locks and deny him access to our home?
He is very controlling, possessive and has become threatening. He goes through my e-mail, cell phone records, etc. He also stalks me when I leave the house. He carries a gun with him at all times. I have asked him repeatedly to leave but he refuses to do so. I have nowhere to go that I would feel safe and also do not want to endanger anyone that I would stay with. He makes threatening comments such as, “I should pop a cap in your ass”. I want to take whatever actions I can to insure my safety in my home until I can get a restraining order.
Asked on December 16, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Given what you have written about concerning your spouse there seems to be safety issues. I suggest that you first consult with a family law attorney about your desire to terminate the marriage and from there make a decision as to whether or not getting an injunction against the spouse and changing the locks should be done.
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