Q: After staying at my mom's last night to avoid an argument escalating, husband has changed the locks. My rights?
All of my work clothes, and 5 yr Olds school clothes are in the house, and our other belongings. He's refusing to come to the house to allow me to get our belongings. In effect forcing me to sit outside on the porch so that I don't miss when he does come. (He's known to play these types of games) just need to know my legal rights and if I should call police and document also.
A: If this is the marital home, (especially if it's community property or if you're on the lease) you have the right to access to the home. You have the right to hire a locksmith to let you in or enter through a window to access the home. He can't press charges because you haven't been legally evicted. Good luck.
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