Can I stop my ex coming into the house?

Can I stop my ex coming into the house?

Unless they are committing a 'breach of the peace' there is nothing the police can do to stop them gaining re-entry to the property. They have a legal right to do so. So the short answer is 'yes' you can change the locks but your ex can just change them again if they wish to.

Can my partner throw me out of his house?

Legally, it's her home, too—even if it's only his name on the mortgage, deed, or lease. It doesn't matter whether you rent or own, your spouse can't just kick you out of the marital residence.

What happens when you divorce and you own a home together?

Divorcing couples can decide to keep owning a home together, agreeing on details like how mortgage payments will be split, when they'll be paid each month, when it will eventually be sold, and who will get the proceeds of the sale of the house at that point.

What rights do I have if I split up with my partner?

Property rights of cohabiting couples If a cohabiting couple splits up, they do not have the same legal rights to property as a married couple. Both partners may be beneficiaries in a trust – even when nothing has been written down, and the other partner is not on the title deeds of the property.