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Is ExH entitled to enter property after all this time?

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Lollygirl15 · 28/11/2024 07:51

Been separated 8 years but kept family home in joint names until DC finished education. I have paid mortgage solely. He has own place and all belongings were sorted on separation so has nothing at the house. Been fairly amicable until recently but strained now as we are divorcing and sorting finances. After one of his solicitor appointments he mentioned having a key! New door was fitted a few years ago after old one broke and he has never had a key.
I understand that as joint owner he has a legal right of entry and I’d happily let him if if he had a legitimate reason but surely after all these years he can’t get a locksmith to break in or come change the lock? He has no ID for the house. Surely I have a right to family life and privacy?

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Wolfpa · 28/11/2024 07:55

He is the legal owner so has the right to enter, are you looking at selling the house as part of sorting out finances?

MyHangryWriter · 28/11/2024 07:55

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Agix · 28/11/2024 07:54

I don't understand legal stuff, but is it possible he only wants a key as proof he's still invested in the hoke so he gets more of it in the divorce?

Tbf he probably has a right to a key, considering he jointly owns the home and I'm guessing you never bought him out or anything.

TheSilkWorm · 28/11/2024 07:54

Yes you should have divorced and sorted this out years ago as he is still joint owner and has the right to enter if he wants

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Octavia64 · 28/11/2024 07:53

As joint owner he doesn't need a "legitimate reason" he does have right of entry.

Womblewife · 28/11/2024 07:53

Is he likely to try to get in or just saying about a key as leverage for his claim?