Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

remove husband from property

I am married 19 years 4 children husband and I are not getting along - he leaves for a day at a time drinks too much and has caused a great deal of tension in the house I am not ready to file for divorce separation does not give me the right to denie him access to our house how can i get him to leave?


Asked on 10/18/07, 12:57 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: remove husband from property

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Generally, you cannot without filing a suit for divorce. Your husband has equal rights to the residence. You can leave if you like, but you cannot force your husband to vacate simply because you decided that he must.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/18/07, 11:46 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: remove husband from property

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Generally, you cannot without filing a suit for divorce. Your husband has equal rights to the residence. You can leave if you like, but you cannot force your husband to vacate simply because you decided that he must.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/18/07, 11:46 pm


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