Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Re: Does husband have the right to move back in?

You asked whether your estranged spouse has the right to return to the marital home upon the expiration of a Protection from Abuse Order.

You stated that the home is in your name only and this gives you the right to exclude anyone from the premises you wish. Speak with your attorney, and I will assume that s/he will recommend renewing the PFA. In addition, send you husband two duplicate letters by both Certified Mail, return reciept requested and by First Class Mail. The letter should inform him that he is not authorized to enter your property for any purpose and doing so will be considered trespassing and that you will have him arrested.

If soon-to-be-ex husband trespasses then have him arrested. Plice will get tired of removing someone and in the future may be slower to respond. Family disturbances do not calm down over time. They escalate. Seek support and counselling from a local battered women's shelter. They can even provide suppor when the PFA expires. They will also provide a good resource for support in having him arrested. It is hard to have someone arrested who you once loved. You can temporarily forget the a*****e that they are and see the person you cared about. But you must remember that that is fleeting and the a*****e will be back again.

Regards and good luck,

Roger Traversa

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 215.279.8940