Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
locks
Can i change the locks on the
doors if my spouse has moved out but we haave not filed for
divorce?
Asked on 3/28/07, 6:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ben Stevens
The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center
Re: locks
The answer is that both parties have equal rights to use and possession of the house at this time and will continue to do so until the Court says differently.
The person in the house can change the locks, but the other person can take any necessary steps to gain entry if he/she so desires. A person cannot be arrested for breaking into his/her own house.
The solution is to get into Family Court to have these issues resolved before any serious problems arise.
If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.
Ben Stevens
Answered on 3/28/07, 8:04 pm
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