Q: My husband and I have a 9 month old child and I do not work. We both agreed for me to stay home with the child.
He threatens to throw me out of our home and sell my vehicle. He is also threatening to remove me from our checking account and all access to funds. We have been married for 2 years. I am also currently unable to work pending carpal tunnel surgery I am needing as I am a hairdresser. What are my rights here? Can he force us to leave? I believe he is also trying to sell my vehicle before court so there won’t be one to provide for me and my child. When we met I sold all my furniture from my previous home and I have no savings. He is in the process of trying to sell my vehicle now. What do I do with no money for an attorney? He makes very good money (6 figures) and tells me he wants me out and I will leave with nothing. How do I find representation with no money?
A: You have as much right to be in the marital home as your husband does until the family court rules otherwise, after notice and hearing. Do not leave. Also money earned during a marriage is marital money so you have a right to use some of that money to retain a lawyer.
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