Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

seperation

I found out that my wife is seeking to have me evicted from our house for no other reason

than she wants a seperation. At present, I have too many expenses to look for housing else where. Secondly, she has another house in her name only. Can she legally have me evicted from our house ? Can the law require her to move instead since she has another house ?

Thanks,

Greg


Asked on 8/27/02, 6:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: seperation

If a divorce is pending then how each house is titled is important as to whether she can have you evicted. But in order to have a court ordered eviction, you must hold no title and have a lease on the property; otherwise, she cannot divest you of marital property without a monetary award through a divorce or a property separation agreement for the court to grant. You may otherwise hold an equitable interest in property that can be asserted in court. Contact a lawyer to persue a separation agreement or file for a consent order. If you face an eviction proceding ensure that the property owner is not acting of self help but under court approval.

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Answered on 8/29/02, 7:30 pm


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