Wife files for divorce, husband moves out and has been out of the home for over a year but wife was awarded $1800.00 per month toward household bills. Nothing was ever filed previous with the court stating anyone had exclusive rights to the home and during the modification hearing the wife stated she had no problem or issues with husband living in the house. He would like to go in to have all marital property appraised inside the home.
Yes typically in a divorce a party will be awarded exclusive use of the former marital residence. If that has not been done then a motion needs to be filed with the court.
She should have moved for exclusive use and possession if that was what she wanted, but she apparently did not, and has no problem with him living in the home. He is entitled to get an appraisal.
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