Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: what rights on a house do I have

Your rights to ownership and to possession of the home are two different issues. If he is living there and you lock him out, he will strong claims against you, even if the police do not help him get back in. If you want a divorce and division of assets, you need to go through the proper legal procedures. Feel free to call me at 212-367-9167 to discuss this further. I do not charge a fee for the initial consultation.

Re: what rights on a house do I have

He has a right to be in the marital home unless a court keeps him out.It does not matter whose name is on the house. You both have the right to reside in the home.Even if the house is in your name you have no right to change the locks and keep him out without a court order.The situation might be different if violence in an issue

Re: what rights on a house do I have

No. That would be a wrongful eviction and could be a criminal offense. Your rights are to seek a divorce attorney, if you so choose, and get possession and ownership of the house as a disposition of the claim.

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