CanI keep someone out ofa house even if their name is on the deed?
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CanI keep someone out ofa house even if their name is on the deed?
I’m trying to find out if I can keep my ex-girlfriend out of my house. She co-signed with me on the deed when we bought it. I am not currently at my house because of work in another state, but I have fellow friends that are staying there while I’m away. My ex is trying to take everything in the house, even what is not rightfully hers. She plans on showing up there tomorrow and taking everything. Is there anyway that I can stop her from doing this?
Asked on February 25, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Yes, by driving home to the house and making sure that she takes only that which is rightfully hers. She has more right to be on the property than your friends. You could have tried to get an injunction against her taking that which is not hers but really at this late date you are out of luck. And it is not just "your house" it is her house too. I would strongly suggest that you take a few days off, go home and seek help from a really good attorney in the area. You need to decide how you are going to handle this. If you can negotiate a deal it would be best but you can also bring an action for partition. Ask your attorney what that will entail. Good luck to you.
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