Q: My husband and I ended our relationship and I have gotten my own place. Am I obligated to allow him to stay with me?
We have been separated for over a year because of domestic issues. I have gotten my own place to live within that year. He has gotten evicted from his place and now says that I am obligated by law to allow him to stay in my home.. my name is the only name on the lease
A: It would be very unusual for the Court to order that you have to allow your spouse to move into your apartment when they are not on your lease and there is a history of domestic violence. If you no longer want to be married, you may want to file a divorce action to end the marriage and your duties to eachother as legal spouses.
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