Can my Ex Husband keep me out of my own house?

kazwookie

Tigger the alarm off emyer the house and removed the fuse from the alarm.

Look at the main alarm box, near it (should be) will be an electric plug style box, on this should be written fuse, get this to open ,you might need a screwdriver, and take fuse out.

Get legal advise NOW from your solicitor regarding the house.

gratefulforhelp_2

busiscoming2 wrote: »

If the property is still in joint names then you have every right to access the property and even move back in if wanted to! Even if you break in you are doing no wrong as it is your property. As it is alarmed I would contact the police and explain the situation, they may be able to help you gain entrance.

Agree with this. He can change the locks, but you can then force entry.

pigpen

gratefulforhelp wrote: »

Agree with this. He can change the locks, but you can then force entry.

And he'd have to pay for the repair if he wanted it doing..

I haven't changed the locks on my house because it is jointly owned with KH and he could break in.. so I'd rather he had a key.. very soon though it will be soley mine and those lock will be changed sharpish!

nic_santorini

There is a law known as Violence to Secure Entry - if husband is inside (anyone for that matter) and he refuses you entry at that time and you threaten or use violence to secure entry you could be arrested. I know it is your own home, but it is a law that protects others during domestic disputes in the main and supposed to protect squatters!!, However, if he is out, fill your boots and enter your own home. Make sure you have some documents proving the house is yours in case the police arrive when the alarm goes off (although doubt very much it is attached to a central station alarm). Other laws on criminal damage, of course you can damage your own property, but not others. So be careful around damaging property solely belonging to your ex - alarm system in point. Good luck.

vicxzy

At 7 months pregnant & extremely poorly since day one I find it hard to walk let alone commit any acts of violence lol.
He is saying I am not allowed into the property at all & if I go in he whilst he is out he will call the police!x

pigpen

he can call the police they won't do anything... it is your house!

[Deleted User]

HI,

busiscoming2 wrote: »

As it is alarmed I would contact the police and explain the situation, they may be able to help you gain entrance.

vicxzy wrote: »

He is saying I am not allowed into the property at all & if I go in he whilst he is out he will call the police!x

huh, you contact them first, it'll save him the bother.

Are you sure it is alarmed, he may just be saying that.

mackemdave

The police would help you to get in if you explained the situation to them...They could arrange to be present when you went along...There is nothing your soon to be ex can do to stop you getting access to your home

Lance

If he is refusing to let you in to value property it would suggest he will oppose a sale until after the divorce settlement..... or even longer. What will happen with viewers? Will you break in on a regular basis to show people around? If he turns the place into a tip, clothes junk etc strewn around will anyone make an offer. If he is home / comes home during a viewing and has a row will you get an offer? Can you sell without his consent? I would wait until the final settlement and even then you may need a court order to force the sale which takes some time. Sounds like he wants to stay there as long as possible.

Lance

mackemdave wrote: »

The police would help you to get in if you explained the situation to them...They could arrange to be present when you went along...There is nothing your soon to be ex can do to stop you getting access to your home

Why would the Police help? 'Get a locksmith madam or break-in yourself / with a friend. The Police will not break into a house causing damage to jointly owned property so OP can show an Estate Agent around.