Can I be kicked out of the house I lived in?
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Can I be kicked out of the house I lived in?
My boyfriend and I just broke up. My son lives there with us full time along with my dog and cat. He has the only car because I sold mine a year ago, with the promise he was going to get me another one. He went and got a restraying order on me so I had to leave. I have no money, car, job( because I worked for him), home and I have my son. I appealed the order today but cant see the judge for another week. Is this fair?
Asked on June 26, 2009 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT and pratice in this area of the law. Unfortunately, you are not married and you do not own the house and the court has enterd the order. I am not aware of any grounds that you have to stay in the house. Your boyfriend may evict you under the eviction laws by going through the process. The restraining order is not permenant, as it only lasts for a certain time period. I suggest living someone else in the meantime so you do not go to jail for violaing the restraining order. Then you should ask if you can have a few weeks to move out and find a new place. There is not a whole lot you can do. You may be able to prolong the time to move out by forcing him to go through the eviction process, but you will be forced to leave.
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