Rights To Marital Home

Summary

Your right to stay in the marital home during separation depends on property ownership and local laws. If the house is jointly owned, your wife may not have the legal right to keep you out without a court order. If the house is solely in her name, she may have more authority to ask you to leave. Consult a local family law attorney to understand your specific rights and options.

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My wife and I are going through a rough patch. I am living with my mother. My wife doesn’t want me in the house does she have the right to keep me out?
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. The answer may depend on who owns the house and the laws in your location. Could you please tell me where you are located?