Q: husband got out of jail. and the judge dropped the no contact order. is he aloud to just come over whenever? even move n
haven't filed for divorce yet. I have a 9 year old that's not his. I don't want this. and his lawyer said there is nothing I can do to stop him.
A: There are too many facts not contained in your question to provide you with an answer. I will say that generally a spouse cannot be put out of, or may return to, the marital residence. There are numerous qualifiers or exceptions to that general rule, and they are dependent on the specific facts of your situation. My recommendation is to file for divorce and get an order from the divorce court excluding him from your home.
A: You can file for divorce and ask the court for a temporary order for exclusive possession of the residence until the divorce is completed. That would exclude him temporarily if the court granted it. Or if he makes threats or gets physical, call the police and get a protective order. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and consult a local divorce attorney in the state where you live to advise you how to proceed.
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