My wife wants me to move out of our house. We are co-owners. Do I have to move?
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My wife wants me to move out of our house. We are co-owners. Do I have to move?
I have been renting another apt for two months, but I want to move back to my
house. Can she keep me out of the house?
Asked on April 18, 2018 under Family Law, New Jersey
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
No she cannot. The fact is that until a legal separation has been entered into or a final decree of divorce has been granted, the house that you shared with your wife remains the "joint marital residence". This is true even if you moved out temporarily.
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