Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

My wife and I are in the beginning of a possible divorce. She has filed twice before in the last 5 years and had me move out. Most of our problems stem from finances, and when she gets angry it's over the top, no reasoning. I have been sleeping in the basement in over a month. Our master bedroom has his and her closets, and a bathroom with his and her sinks. Last night she threw all of my toiletries out of the master bath into the hall. Not to cause problems, I just took my things and put them in the guest bathroom closet. She later threw them on the bathroom floor. Today she told me all my clothing was to be taken out of my closet, or she will throw it out while I coach our son's soccer practice tonight. She says the bedroom is hers.

My first question is, can she claim my closet and throw my clothes out? Secondly, can I put a lock on my closet door to keep her from doing so?

Thank you,

George


Asked on 6/05/12, 6:56 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Dear George,

I am sorry to hear this. With the number of years I have been doing this, I must say that you should really sit down with a divorce attorney and do some planning. This just is not a decent way for you to live.

If you are in northern New Jersey, give me a call and come in and see me. No charge for the first consultation, and we will talk over your situation and your options.

Robert Davies, Attorney

201 820 3460

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Answered on 6/05/12, 7:23 am
Amanda Best Best Law Office, LLC

In general, when two spouses are separated and going through a divorce in New Jersey, each spouse is entitled to a certain amount of privacy even if they are still living together. It's always advisable to speak to an attorney about your specific circumstances. Many attorneys (myself included) offer free consultations.

DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that this is general information for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship. It is strongly advised that you contact a local attorney to obtain legal advice specific to your case.

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Answered on 6/05/12, 7:42 am


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