What to do if my ex-wife violated a court order?
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What to do if my ex-wife violated a court order?
I divorced approximately 3 years ago. In the divorce I was awarded the house and is currently only in my name. My ex-wife ran a day care center from our home. The divorce decree states “The court finds that the petitioner has a day-care business in the back of the said property in the city of X; it is hereby ordered that the petitioner continue to have her day-care business in the same location until [a date 2 months ago]. As of [that date], petitioner shall move her day-care busineess to other location.” She still continues to run her day care at my home. What options do I have? Can I lock her out?
Asked on November 26, 2012 under Family Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney to get your "ex" out of the house you own rather than using self help by locking her out. I suggest that she be given a demand letter to move out by a certain date and if she does not, then a petition for an order to show cause for contempt of a court order be filed by you seeking the relief you desire.
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