Things can get messy fast when one spouse files for divorce, and we see a lot of clients who believe they can lock their spouse out of their shared home in retaliation.
In truth, this is an illegal act, but you should be cautious in how you proceed as you try to regain access to your home.
Asking a judge to intervene is the best way to ensure you have safe access to your home.
If you simply need to pick up your belongings, local police can be on hand to ensure that everything stays calm as you go about your business.
In other cases, a spouse may believe that by locking the other out, they will be able to keep the home as part of the divorce.
In these cases, additional action may be required by the court to address the lockout.
In every case, make sure that your interests are represented and failures on your spouse’s part are properly noted in the divorce.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer can help. Call 585-484-7432 and speak to an experienced Rochester divorce lawyer today.