Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Unmarried separating couple
I have been with the same man for almost 9 years. We have 3 children together. I would like to leave him due to domestic violence, but am terrified to tell him so because he tends to throw a fit when things don't go his way and he likes to break my things. He is losing his house (where we live now), so I'm in the process of finding a place for my children and I, but am very confused about the process. We cannot rent an apartment because he refuses to give me a ''rental'' reference and my name was never on the house we rented together. Do I have legal standing in Washington for this, due to the recent DV Fair Housing laws? Also, what am I entitled to in the way of items in the house? Everything that is mine? He has told me flat out that he has no interest in anything and that when they get kicked out, he will be taking nothing but clothes, but I know that if I try to leave him he will not let me take any of my stuff (the majority of our household stuff was mine when we met or things I bought over the course...he owned nothing but a trailer and his clothes). Is there any legal way I can make him leave for a day or two while I get my things out.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Unmarried separating couple
You need to talk to a DV advocate now. Your question suggests that you believe whatever this man tells you just because he says it.
My first rule of litigation is never take legal advice from your opposing party.
You need to talk to the closest DV advocate who can help you prioritize your expectations.
And yes, there is a way to make him leave. See previous advice above about contacting the DV advocates. If you are in Pierce County, you want to find and speak with the Crystal Brame Family Law Center.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
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