Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Re: Abusive wife

There are several answers to your question. I am unclear why you say you want her out of "your" house. I will assume if she doesn't have property rights to the house that she might have a marital interest in it unless the house is separate property.

There are two ways to remove someone from property where they have a legal right to be. The first is to gain exclusive possession through a divorce action. You say that she won't file one against you but you don't explain why you can't file one against her. A judge in a divorce case can do that pending resolution of a divorce.

The second way is to gain possession through a protective order from a juvenile and domestic relations judge. You say she came at you with a knife but not whether you called the police and had her arrested which would have been the time to request a protective order and be awarded exclusive posssession of the house. Certainly if he does this again call the police and get a Emergency Protective Order.

These are the only options I know. Of course, if she has no property interest and no marital interest you can try to evict her like any landlord.

Good luck.