I am looking to understand what legal rights I have regarding my house and an adult stepchild. My wife with whom I am separating, is traveling with her youngest daughter this weekend but her oldest daughter, who is 20, has decided to stay at my house while her mom is away.
I own my own home and am the only one on the deed. It was purchased pre-marriage.
Her staying here is against my will and my repeated requests to have her stay at her father’s house (where she resides part time as well) or other nearby family or friends. I am in an unfortunate situation where there are continued, serious false accusations being made against me. Therefore I am not comfortable or feel safe with her adult daughter staying in my home while her mother is out of town.
Hopefully that makes sense and someone might be able to provide me with any legal rights I have.
The distribution of the house will be resolved in equitable distribution as part of your settlement. You could include in the settlement that your wife requires that her adult daughter vacate the home when she does.
Otherwise, you may be able to look into eviction proceedings but you would need to consult a lawyer who handles landlord-tenant issues.
Anna Ayscue
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm Cary • Chapel Hill • Durham • Raleigh • Wake Forest
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