Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

DON'T DO IT! Whether you would be guilty of malicious mischief is questionable but you would be in contempt of court for violating the orders that are on the back of the family law summons. While you may have to stretch the orders slightly for this situation to come within the orders I have no doubt that an angry family court judge could find you in contempt. You may also be guilty of disturbing the peace or some similar charge.

Read your contract but you may also be subject to a civil suit by the leasing company.

What you may do is try to get your name off the lease. The leasing company may or may not allow you to remove your name. It may also terminate the lease with you You and your wife may have to pay whatever penalties are in the contract

Divorce is very emotional period in our lives and we sometime want to do some rather outrageous things to get even. But it is best to avoid doing anything crazy and attempt to get on with lives, the best we can.