Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Iam legally seperated from my husband and have been for 13 months. He lives in the home that we own together. He has recently changed the locks and will no longer allow me to enter without him being there. Id this leagal and what are my rights as far as still owning the house as well?


Asked on 3/03/12, 12:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

If you are separated from your husband, he has the right to keep you out of the house. However, it does not deprive you of the value of the house, and your share. That will be determined at your divorce hearing by the Judge, unless you have an agreement. This is when a lawyer can be of great help.

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Answered on 3/03/12, 12:56 pm


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