When can I change the locks on my house.
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When can I change the locks on my house.
Ex moved out back in April and I wanted to see if I
could change my locks. She is still on the deed But I
had an emergency pfa against her because she
threatened to kill me.
Asked on June 29, 2018 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can't change them unless and until you have a court order (e.g. from family court, in or at the conclusion of the divorce) authorizing you to do so. Absent a court order--or a voluntary settlement/agreement resolving the divorce and ownership of the home--a spouse has NO right to lock his/her spouse out of the marital home, even when there is a protective order.
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