Dallas, TX asked in Divorce and Family Law for Nebraska

Q: bought my house before marriage, soon to be ex wife is refusing to let my dad on the property to mow. What can I do?

We are starting to go through divorce. Bought my house before marriage and she has paid no bills. I work out of state and my father mows. She is currently saying she wont allow him on the property. Can she legally block him from the land?

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Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
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  • Omaha, NE
  • Licensed in Nebraska

A: In a divorce action, the Court can grant one party the exclusive use of the marital home in a temporary order. If such is the case, then this would generally also include the ability to prevent family members from entering on the premises, including to do maintenance or mow the grass.

If there isn't a temporary order in place, it may be the time to request one.

Generally a home owner can block someone else from entering their land, even if it is for a beneficial service such as mowing. Even if a spouse isn't on the title, they are generally considered a home owner and could block others from entering their property without their permission, especially if they are the only spouse actually in residence on the property.

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