Q: Me and my wife is getting separated in NC
No separation papers are filed, as you dont need any in this state. She is moving out to another home. We both own the home. Can I legally change the locks and stop her from entering the home I am living in?.
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A: Sure, you can change the locks but it may not stop her. And there is a difference between 'needing' something in the sense of it being required and whether something is a good idea or not. If you own a house together, having a separation agreement done is the easiest and least expensive way to resolve marital issues such as property division, ect. while you are waiting for the one year separation period to run. It would also make whether or not she can come back into the house crystal clear. They are not very expensive. Our firm can draft a fully comprehensive separation agreement for a flat rate fee of $250 for most average couples. Just visit our website at www.easyncdivorce.com to see if our services are a good fit for you.
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