Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

seperation

If my name is on the deed to the house and we are not leaglly seperated do I have to move my kids and I out. He is the breadwinner and I have also been the homemaker? How does that work? My kids and I are currently staying with family on the floor?


Asked on 6/23/07, 8:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: seperation

You need to take legal action. One part of that action would be to declare the property a family home or otherwise get your share of the property. He will be ordered to pay child support and possibily alimony.

You simply cannot afford to not take legal action. Contact an attorney today.

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Answered on 6/23/07, 10:19 am
Alton Drew Alton Drew, LLC

Re: seperation

There are a couple tough decisions that need to be made. First, in order to effect a separation, someone needs to move out. A separation agreement needs to be negotiated between you and your husband. I recommend that you and your family move out into your own place. Second, retain an attorney to draft and negotiate a settlement agreement specifying that the house will be occupied by you and the children until final disposition of the marital property by the court. I'll be blunt. If your husband has any sense of manhood, he will move out. If not, be prepared to move. Once you bring an attorney into the mix, it will show that you are serious otherwise, he will not budge.

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Answered on 6/23/07, 10:38 am


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