Pennsylvania Divorce Attorney
One of the first issues that you should discuss with your lawyer at the beginning of your divorce is which spouse will get to live in the marital residence during the separation period. You can get exclusive possession of your home if your spouse voluntarily leaves or if the court orders him or her to leave.
At Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C., we represent those who are seeking exclusive possession as well as spouses who are fighting to stay in their homes. Our attorneys have nearly 20 years of combined experience in family law, and we do everything we can to protect our clients' interests in the marital home.
To arrange a consultation with our experienced Lebanon divorce lawyers, please call (717) 459-4228 or toll free (888) 364-8169. You can also contact our law office online.
Understanding Exclusive Possession
In many divorces, at least one spouse strongly wishes to live in the marital house while the divorce is pending. If both spouses want to stay, there is generally no problem as long as the couple can live together peacefully. But, if one spouse is abusive or is acting very irresponsibly, the other spouse can ask a family court judge to evict the misbehaving person.
The most common reason why one spouse seeks exclusive possession is that there is some form of domestic violence in the home. In these cases, the abused or threatened spouse can seek a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, which is often enough to prove to a judge that the violent spouse should be forced to leave until the divorce is finalized.
There are a few additional factors that will be considered, such as:
- The level of conflict between the parties
- Whether a spouse can afford alternate housing
- How child custody will be affected
The skilled lawyers at our firm are ready to answer that important question: "Can I stay in my home?" We are ready to sit down with you, learn about your situation and take decisive action to protect you and your children.
Our Central Pennsylvania Divorce Lawyers Are Here to Listen and Help
The client-centered family law practice of Montgomery & Zimmerer, L.L.C., is our profession as well as our passion. On the heels of experience in other law firms, we founded our firm with the goal of focusing on people and their problems above all. Your family law needs are the reason we are here.
To schedule a consultation, please call (717) 459-4228 or toll free (888) 364-8169. You can also contact our Manheim law firm online.
