Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

After a short marriage

My husband and I have only been married40 days..Just 4 days ago he left me in his home in which he bought only a short time before our wedding...He is now telling me that I have until tomorrow to have my stuff out..Can he do this or is there a time period out there to protect my 2 children and I?


Asked on 10/22/08, 10:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: After a short marriage

Yes, if your husband purchased the home before you married him and using only his assets, it would likely be recognized under Virginia law as soley his property under the circumstances which you've described, but since you're now married to him and have been living in the home for some 40 days, he will not be able to enforce his demand that you and your two children be out of this house by tomorrow.

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Answered on 10/22/08, 10:58 am
Cary Moseley Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC

Re: After a short marriage

He is going to have a tough time doing that, even if the house is in his name only. Throwing you out will not help him much in any divorce. You should probably seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Email us if you need further help. My personal email is below. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/22/08, 11:10 am


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