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Does wife own half of everything

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  • When I had problems (genuine) with my OH, I had real difficulties getting the police to do anything because unless he was swearing, making threats, or committing acts of physical abuse, there aren't laws in place to protect.

    If she hasn't called the Police, or there is evidence of physical abuse or any of the above, she will have problems refusing you access to the premises.

    However, this does depend on Police reactions - from the police who attend at the time. You can't depend on this.

    I'd also advise seeing a solicitor to find out what can and can't happen and get advise generally.

    As she has no children and the house is in your name, personally I'd think she would have problems 'barring' you from the house legally. However, she could change the locks, and cost you a locksmith and other problems. Get advice.
  • ajp166
    ajp166 Posts: 78 Forumite
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    its so difficult.. when im there and we argue I go into the spare room but she follows me to continue the arguement... its amazing how the police cant help me ;(
  • Start a diary with times and dates. Of what is and isnt said, and done. This will help in court, also if possible audio record conversations. This will help from a police side and probably in court.

    Dont let on your doing it. If she starts then it will just be twisted.
  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,571 Forumite
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    ajp166 wrote: »
    its so difficult.. when im there and we argue I go into the spare room but she follows me to continue the arguement... its amazing how the police cant help me ;(

    A concealed nannycam will give you evidence that she is causing the problems if she starts accusing you of abuse.
  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
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    Mojisola wrote: »
    A concealed nannycam will give you evidence that she is causing the problems if she starts accusing you of abuse.

    I know someone who installed CCTV all over their house so that they could prove that their partner was the abusive one as the police were out at their house on a weekly basis.
  • Put a lock on the door and yes, use cameras. They can be very small. Or if you have a phone, record what is said., there are apps that will do this. Store a back up copy on a large memory stick you carry with you. You'll need an app that time/date stamps recordings. The technical part of the forum might be able to advise you which are the good apps for your phone.
  • Astraeus
    Astraeus Posts: 370 Forumite
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    Dependent upon her financial resources, or the proximity of friends or family, I'd apply for an occupation and non-molestation order. The judge will assess its merits on the balance of harm and, if she has somewhere else to lay her head at night, will likely find that the risk of harm/danger inherent in you both remaining at the house warrants an order expelling her from the property, or at least an undertaking from her to leave the property.

    I have used them on several occasions recently in similar circumstances and to remarkably good effect.
  • Any 'cards' she can play, if you get my drift?
  • ajp166
    ajp166 Posts: 78 Forumite
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    Ok guys we got back together and now because I'm worried if police come I have had to leave the property. She won't allow me back in, I have proof that I tried to go back there but she won't allow me. She has said she will move out once she has a job and find a room somewhere. She has ready registered matrimonial rights... I pay for everything and we have not even been married a year. I brought the place before marriage and all my money not hers. When I email her she saying I harassing her but in fact it's the other way around. She is harassing me as she emails me at my work email for some reason. Also she is using my debit card for food and travel and says I have a responsibility to pay these things as she has no money. I threatened to cancel the card and she said she will then take legal moves etc. I don't know what to do
  • ognum
    ognum Posts: 4,879 Forumite
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    ajp166 wrote: »
    Ok guys we got back together and now because I'm worried if police come I have had to leave the property. She won't allow me back in, I have proof that I tried to go back there but she won't allow me. She has said she will move out once she has a job and find a room somewhere. She has ready registered matrimonial rights... I pay for everything and we have not even been married a year. I brought the place before marriage and all my money not hers. When I email her she saying I harassing her but in fact it's the other way around. She is harassing me as she emails me at my work email for some reason. Also she is using my debit card for food and travel and says I have a responsibility to pay these things as she has no money. I threatened to cancel the card and she said she will then take legal moves etc. I don't know what to do

    I think the last few posts from when you posted last were quite clear. Start divorce proceedings now!
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