one of your experts answered that my wife can change the locks on the house since i moved out on monday and another one said she can't. which is it? i live in NYS
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Unless there is a court order in place preventing her from doing it then there is nothing illegal about her changing the locks. Some judges frown on it and most lawyers would never advise their client to do it unless there was some kind of physical danger involved but that is more because of appearances than the fact that it is illegal.Thank you for allowing me to assist you. As you know, we work on the honor system here and cannot always provide you answers that you like but I believe I have answered all of the questions you asked.I believe in giving information that is to the point, but please remember that I can only base our answers on the information you provide and sometimes a misunderstanding as to what you are looking for or already know occurs so feel free to ask additional questions or for clarifications. Be very careful about looking at other internet sites that just post generic information without any inquiry into your facts because often those answers are dated, wrong, or wrong as applied to your facts. Please be aware that my answer is not legal advice, it is merely information. You should always contact a local attorney for legal advice.Several customers have asked how they direct a question to me in particular. If you specifically want me to provide information for you just put “FOR JD 1992” in the subject line and I will pick up the next time I am online.
there is absolutely no type of physical danger to her or my girls. this is all dramatics forher benefit. i thought since we own the home together legally she couldn't like me out without a court order? what are her grounds then to lock me out?
Since you both own the house you both have equal rights to it and therefore there is nothing that says she CAN'T change the locks, just as if you were living there and she moved out there would be nothing that said you couldn't change the locks.Thank you for allowing me to assist you. As you know, we work on the honor system here and cannot always provide you answers that you like but I believe I have answered all of the questions you asked.I believe in giving information that is to the point, but please remember that I can only base our answers on the information you provide and sometimes a misunderstanding as to what you are looking for or already know occurs so feel free to ask additional questions or for clarifications. Be very careful about looking at other internet sites that just post generic information without any inquiry into your facts because often those answers are dated, wrong, or wrong as applied to your facts. Please be aware that my answer is not legal advice, it is merely information. You should always contact a local attorney for legal advice.Several customers have asked how they direct a question to me in particular. If you specifically want me to provide information for you just put “FOR JD 1992” in the subject line and I will pick up the next time I am online.
Experience: Began practicing Family Law in 1992