Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Rights in Marital Separation and Divorce

I am currently in a trial separation from my wife and I have numerous issues with her activities. I concerned as to whether she has a legal right to deny me access to my own home (we are joint owners of the home) preventing me from speaking to my children, disposing of my householed possessions, taking the children for extended leaves without my authorization, driving under the influence of alcohol with my children in the car along with other activities too numerous to mention. My primary concern is that our home is currently for sale and my realtor advised me that my wife stated she has a ''quit claim deed'' and she is the sole owner of the home. I never did nor will I ever sign such a document or give any form of permission whatsoever to sign over my interest in the home. I'm understandably very concerned that she could fraudulently sell my home and contents under her name which would leave me with nothing. Please advise what actions should be taken to protect my legal rights. ALSO, ARE THERE ANY ATTORNEYS IN THE KISSIMMEE AREA WHO ARE PROACTIVE FOR HUSBAND'S AND FATHER' RIGHTS WHO PROVIDE A FREE CONSULTATION. Thank you for a speedy response.


Asked on 4/15/08, 4:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Rights in Marital Separation and Divorce

Sounds like the "trial" part of the separation is failing, and it's time to file for divorce. Once the divorce is filed, she won't be able to do any of the things you've listed. You are wise not to sign the quitclaim, and I doubt she can "fraudulently" sell your house, since that would involve forging your signature before a notary and witnesses.

You should be able to find a number of attorneys in the Kissimmee phone book or online that offer free consultations.

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Answered on 4/15/08, 6:05 pm


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