QUESTION
Can I change the locks on the door if my wife abandons me?
Asked on Mar 10th, 2013 on Divorce - Florida
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Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Do it before a divorce proceeding is filed so that you are not violating a court order. However, you will need to give her reasonable access to get her things.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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You can change the locks but until the house is resolved by the court she is entitled to use the residence and could change the locks back.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Divorce Attorney serving Frisco, TX
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As long as there are no court orders in place prohibiting your actions, it is permissible to change locks on a house you own. I suggest you hire a lawyer.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2013 at 9:27 PM
John Arthur Smitten
If she left for good yes.
Answered on Mar 11th, 2013 at 9:25 PM