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This isn't how things work. Unless you have a signed pre-nup that specifically takes all ownership rites away from your wife, you don't actually own anything. In some situations, she could even get a restraining order and legally force you to leave the house. Your name being on the title really doesn't mean diddly squat.
You know how in society men usually make more money and have more advantages in life than women do? Well, divorces are where things start to even out for them. I think this is what's called "equality".
Anyways, good luck!
That's right. OP, your name on the deed essentially means nothing. That you purchased it before your marriage might help you in the divorce proceedings depending on which state you live in. At this point though, that isn't going to mean anything. It's a marital home, it's no more "yours" than it is hers.
I'm not an attorney, but to answer your specific question, you would likely have every right to entertain guests in your home without your wife's approval. That being said(as others have mentioned), I strongly advise against doing so. This would only escalate an already acrimonious situation. Don't poke rattlesnakes, brother. Make other arrangements or just bide your time.
Legality is one thing, but do you really want them to stay under the same roof with your hating spouse? It won't be a an enjoyable visit...
I wouldn't put my parents through that.
"Can she do something assuming my parents do show up and I insist they are staying?"
Yes! She can make their visit feel like hell.
I agree. Don't even put your parents through that misery of hell. Have them stay in a hotel & visit w/ them over there. Split the hotel cost w/ them or something. I'm positive it will be a LOT more pleasant, relaxing, & calm. You think THEY'D want to spend any time w/ your b---- of a wife either?! Hell no.
I personally would be more cautious re: COVID anyway, whether they're vaccinated or not, so all the better for a hotel for them.
And regarding, "can she do something?" Oh heck yes, she could do all kinds of vindictive, vile things if she really wants to from putting something in their food to calling the cops for what she'll call "trespassing". And before you say, "Oh she'd never go that far..." there's always a first time for everything. I sure in heck wouldn't want to put my parents in harm's way!
Last edited by Forever Blue; 05-04-2021 at 10:50 AM..
Don't move out. Stay in the house unless you are forced by court order to leave. Being in the house strengthens your ownership argument.
This is probably why both are still there.
I'm not a lawyer and am just trying to play this out: the parents show up at the door with suitcases and the guy allows them into the house. The wife calls the police. They will say it is a civil matter and leave. You cannot tell someone that they cannot have guests in their own home.
Then the wife will probably make it her business to make the visit hellish. I wouldn't put my parents in that situation. Have you told them that this is what she has said? If you do, they would probably say they will stay in a hotel. Why put yourself through that? Just book a hotel room.
I can get that the OP may not want to do that because the wife will feel like she "won" and he doesn't want that but it sounds like a recipe for disaster.
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