My husband resides in our house, we are divorced but I am still part owner of the house. Can he change the locks?
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My husband resides in our house, we are divorced but I am still part owner of the house. Can he change the locks?
In our separation agreement he would stay in the house and pay all the expences for the house. When the house goes up for sale all profits would be split 50/50 minus any repairs done to sell it. There is no time limit on how long until the house goes on the market. I still have some of my belongings in the house which he was fine with Recently he has changed all the locks on the house. Can he do this?
Asked on November 28, 2017 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If your husband was granted exclusive use and occupancy under the agreement (and it sounds like he was), then yes, he can change the locks. Take a look at the language in your Separation agreement. It will use those words: exclsuive use and occupancy. It is the consideration for him maintaining the premises until sold. By the way, putting no time limit on when the sale is to occur is not a good idea. Talk with your lawyer.
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