Q: My wife has moved out 90days ago and has abandoned me.How long does she have before I can claim the rest of it?
She hasn't help ed with any of the bills including groceries. And when she left she left me with shut off notices bill's due lack of money and broken. She works full-time at Stryker makes enough money to help but says the same thing she always has, she's broke. BS!! I have talked to her since then because I needed help with the bills.But got nothing. I also need to know can I change the locks on my house? The house is in my name I have paid for the mortgage since I purchased it and would like to have a little bit of privacy and sense of security. I am on disability, I have used up all my 401k and have ran up debt on a credit card.She has never really helped me with the bills. she has been very abusive financial, emotional, verbal, mental intimately and adultery. Basically NPD and BPD abuse plus. If I file for separation of maintenance will I be able to get some money from her and will I be able to keep my house? Its the house my grandfather built and I don't want to really lose it.
A: This is practically impossible to answer without knowing which state this is occuring in. In Ohio, you may be able to get temporary spousal support. A court would need to analyze each of your incomes and expenses. As for marital property it will need to be divided equitably. Being out of the house for 90 days does not eliminate her ownership in things purchased during the marriage. It may impact her ability to move back in without your agreement after a divorce is filed. You should hire a local lawyer and file ASAP.
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