Q: My boyfriend is the father of my twin girls, he has been living with me I want him out own my home in Upstate NY!
A:
If you wish to remove your boyfriend from your home and he is unwilling to leave voluntarily, you will likely need to follow the legal eviction process. As the owner of the property, you have rights, but so does he as a resident, even if he is not on the lease or title. In New York, you must provide appropriate notice, which is typically 30 days if he's considered a month-to-month tenant. If he fails to leave after the notice period, you would need to file an eviction proceeding in your local court.
Given that children are involved and he is their father, you should also consider how this action may affect custody and visitation rights. It would be prudent to discuss the situation with a legal professional to navigate both the eviction process and any potential family law implications carefully. Remember, self-help measures, such as changing locks or removing his belongings without a court order, could complicate the situation and should be avoided.
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