Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
easy divorce question
If a spouse voluntarily leaves their home (with their possessions)is the other spouse legally required to let them return before the divorce is finalized (house is in both names)
Asked on 10/09/07, 11:36 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: easy divorce question
There is no preference for squatter's rights; moving out of a house is not a forefiture of ownership. Unless a court orders otherwise, any owner of property (name on deed being pretty good proof of ownership)may re-enter their property or call the police for assistance if their re-entry is interfered with.
Answered on 10/10/07, 8:24 am
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
: easy divorce question
First it is not an easy question. It is a marital home, and short of a court order to the contrary, either party has aright to it.
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Answered on 10/10/07, 10:16 am
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