Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

someone living in my house

I was thrown out of my house by my abusive husband 1/2 yrs ago. 3 of my 4 kids are there with their dad. Ipay child support, and now he has someone living there with her child. We are not divorced, no court orders. A cop told me that I should be able to collect rent. The house is in both our names. My question is am I entitled to some kind of compensation?


Asked on 1/26/09, 7:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Richard Vallario Richard W. Vallario Law Office

Re: someone living in my house

Well, your cop friend is wrong, as is frequently the case with non-lawyers giving legal advice. Presumably your husband is paying the mortgage and taxes. If its a multi-family then the rental income might come into play. The bottom line is that you need to see an attorney and get a divorce action started to resolve your legal rights.

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Answered on 1/27/09, 9:48 am


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