Dear Rick:
I can only advise you on North Carolina law. In North Carolina, if one party to a marriage leaves the marital home, lives somewhere else, and the other party tells them that they cannot come back - THEY CANNOT COME BACK TO THE MARITAL RESIDENCE. If they do, it is domestic criminal trespass, a criminal matter, which is a misdemeanor. Once again, the best suggestion is for you to have a signed separation agreement and then move out. Best of luck!
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
NCDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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