Can you change the locks on your house during a divorce?

Can you change the locks on your house during a divorce?

The simple answer to whether a party going through separation can change the locks on a property they are living in is usually “yes”. If there is no court order which affects that person’s right to occupy the property, then in most circumstances there is little prohibiting a party from changing the locks.

Can you sue a spouse for abandonment?

Abandoning and failing to provide care for a dependent ailing spouse or minor children is considered criminal spousal abandonment. A spouse will not be forced to remain in such a situation, However, these claims must be proven in a court. And the abandoning spouse remains responsible for both child and spousal support.

Should I let my wife move out?

Because if you find that you absolutely cannot continue living with your wife – if it’s just too hard for you – then you should move out. Your safety and sanity should be your first priority, even in a divorce. Even in the friendliest separations, it is always difficult to live together once the divorce is in motion.