Can you kick your husband out?
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Can you kick your husband out?
No, you cannot put him out because you bought the house. The house is the marital residence, and you both have a right to be there until a court says otherwise. To get him out, you will have to file a motion with the court for exclusive use.
Can you force a spouse to move out?
It does not matter whose name is on the ownership of the house. There is no presumption that the wife or the husband has to leave the house. One party cannot force the other to leave, and a person is not required to leave the house just because the other wishes it. Under the law, you cannot kick each other out.
Can your spouse throw your stuff out?
To answer your question, whether you are living in an equitable distribution state or community property, your spouse should not intimidate or threaten you that he will throw your belongings outside. Generally, it is not legally permitted to throw a partners’ property outside.
Can a spouse kick you out of the house in Arizona?
Arizona is a community property state so both spouses have rights to shared marital property. If you have purchased a home with your spouse and are living together, the home belongs to both of you. Unfortunately, while you may want to force a spouse to move from a family home, generally this will not be possible.
Is Arizona a 50 50 state in a divorce?
Arizona makes an exception to the 50/50 rules where each spouse takes half the assets and debts if one spouse has committed waste (reckless spending) of marital assets. For example if one spouse spent $100,000 of marital assets gambling, a judge may reduce the gambling spouse’s property award by $100,000.
How does adultery affect divorce in Arizona?
Arizona is a “no-fault divorce” state, which means that the court does not look for fault on the part of either spouse. In fact, Arizona judges are prohibited from considering evidence of adultery when deciding on matters such as spousal maintenance, often known as alimony.