Can a husband throw his wife out of the house?

Under California both spouses are entitled to equal management and control of the community property. If the house was acquired during marriage with income acquired during the marriage, the house is community property. So: No neither can oust the other if the house is community property. Exception to the rule is with a court order after a finding of verbal or physical abuse that is a danger to either spouse. If the property belongs only to the other spouse, he still has to get a court order to oust you. Be careful and good luck.