Marital Residence

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Yes, he still has rights. Moving out does not mean that he waived his rights to the home. I am sorry you are going through this.

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This does not mean however that he can come and go freely. If he moved from the marital home then he is no longer living there. You have the rights to change the locks and to inform him (in writing) that he is not allowed to come to the home unless you invite him or with your permission. I suggest that you seek an attorney and get a separation agreement in the works.
He is still entitled to 1/2 the marital assets and that includes the equity in the home, but with the affair and him leaving you do have some leverage. You may be entitled to an unequal division of assets or alimony. Being entitled to 1/2 the equity does not mean that this is still his home. Please consult an attorney.

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My husband of 7 yrs has been having an affair for the last 3 yrs. He moved out of our home and is now living with his mistress and said he has no intention of trying to save our marriage. Did he give up any rights he may have had when he abandoned his home? He keeps saying that our home is still just as much his as it is mine until we are divorced. I just want to know if he still has any rights?