What can I do if my ex changes the locks on my house?

This means that they can get a locksmith in or break into the property themselves but they must repair any damage they make and give you a key if the locks are changed. If your ex is violent or abusive towards you, you can apply to the Court for a non-molestation order and an occupation order.

Can an ex partner get half of a house?

Mortgage warning for unmarried couples as ex-partner gets half of house. Ex-boyfriend entitled to half share 17 years after split even though he did not pay mortgage, appeal court rules.

What happens if I change the locks on my house?

Your ex is entitled to live in the property and if you do change the locks, they are entitled to break back into the property as long as they make good the damage. This means that they can get a locksmith in or break into the property themselves but they must repair any damage they make and give you a key if the locks are changed.

Who was the boyfriend who paid the mortgage?

It was Jones who paid the £6,000 deposit on the £30,000 semi-detached bungalow she bought with her then-boyfriend, ice cream salesman Leonard Kernott, in 1985. She paid the mortgage for their eight years together whilst he paid £100-a-week “expenses”.

Can a boyfriend lock his girlfriend out of his home?

A boyfriend returns home to find that his girlfriend has locked him out, and is throwing his belongings off of a balcony onto the front lawn of their apartment complex. What you don’t see are the possible legal consequences of locking an ex-partner out of a shared home, or the recovery of their personal belongings once they’re locked out.

Can a judge order an ex boyfriend to leave your home?

In most states, if you have a compelling case, a judge will issue a temporary restraining order directing your ex to leave your residence and stay away from you. This can often be accomplished without your ex even appearing in court. But the order is temporary.

Is it legal for an ex boyfriend to live in your home?

He’s there because you once wanted him to be and you gave him permission to live with you. In some states, inviting him to live in your home makes him a “licensee” and this gives him a right to stay there, particularly if you’ve lived together for a long time.