Turn up out of the blue

[mark53]

So ex moved out 4 years ago...
Neither of us started divorce yet
We jointly own the family home
Its a one bed static caravan

How can I keep her from turning up and demanding to move back in

I believe that after 6 months she is no longer habitually resident in the property and can therefore no longer enter it without prior arrangement/ invitation.

Though you may need to sell and share the proceeds if she demanded it. Any splitting of living space assets is weighted in favour of the resident parent. Her 'cut' might be small enough to pay out as cash if you are worried about becoming homeless with your children

@Shouldbedoing

I believe that after 6 months she is no longer habitually resident in the property and can therefore no longer enter it without prior arrangement/ invitation.

Why do you believe that?

Are you actually living in it?

There no children ....
I live in it permanently
So after six months she can't just break in or demand she's coming in to also live here

So if she turns up what should I do....

Well if it's owned jointly with you then I can't see how you can stop her. Have you offered to buy her out? Started sorting out the divorce?

Yes offered to buy her out....50/50
Not started divorce yet as she saying will contest...
Can't I call police and say I'm entitled to peace and quite ....

Is it possible to sort a consent order before the divorce

The police will say it’s a civil matter and won’t get involved

Sorry I can't find where I got the information/idea about the 6 months away and you're no longer habitually resident there, but this goes some way to explaining why someone can't just walk in, even if they part own. It's intimidation/harassment.
www.familylaw.co.uk/news_and_comment/what-rights-do-you-have-to-the-family-home-when-you-separate

It's usually smart to do Consent Order after Nisi and before Absolute because there is an incentive for both parties to sort it properly, for good.

You say she's been gone 4 years. Surely she can't just march in and bagsy the bed etc She has the right to.come.in for.hwr possessions and to see that the property is being maintained, but not perform a takeover bid.

After 4 years away, why would she? Or has she said she plans to?

Yes just found out she's left her boyfriend of the last 4 years and wants to return here ...