My wife, 2 year old daughter, and I drove to NC to spend some time with her family and we were supposed to come back to Northern VA on Christmas Eve day. Well, my wife and I were having some disagreements which led to my coming back to VA alone. The reason I left is because my wife wouldn't let me back into her sisters house after we had an argument.
So I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas alone up here in VA. And now my wife is saying that I have to pack up and leave before she gets back to VA on the 26th. She is bringing her sister to watch my daughter up here. (I personally can't stand her sister who in my eyes is a deadbeat)
I am currently not working and was watching our daughter while my wife was working (we recently lost our day care provider).
Can she legally make me leave the house? And is there anyway that I can block her sister from being the day care provider for my daughter?
2007-12-25 15:51:57 · 7 answers · asked by DC United Fan 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Possession is 9/10ths of the Law. Its true. Obviously you are a trustworthy father if your wife went to work while you cared for your daughter. Stay put. If she wants to be vindictive, then she will need to get the Law on her side. Only via the Law can she force you to leave the house. She has to prove that you are an unfit husband. Allow her to spend the money to get legal representation and refuse to leave. She cant physically force you out of the house.....unless of course the house is in her name.....but still, she will have to have legal representation to throw you out. Stay right where you are. If she wants to force the issue, then its going to cost her money.
2007-12-25 16:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by rightio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why call someone a deadbeat if your not working either . I feel that ya have been have more arguments to where she finally got fed up . I can't see her wanting you out the house on this being your first argument . I think even if the house is in your name , the fact that she's the one paying the bills then yeah she can . And about her sister being the day care provider . Again your wife is the one working . Maybe you ought to think about getting a job and helping with bills
2007-12-25 16:01:40 · answer #2 · answered by coach.ricky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SHe cannot make you leave, but you can get a reatraining order on her sister before she arrives to keep her away from the daughter and you, but if your wife allows her to be near her, that would be a waste of time. I would consult an attorney and file for divorce or legal separation and custody before the wife has a chance to do it. Sorry
2007-12-25 16:25:09 · answer #3 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you do not have to leave your house..your wife can do whatever she wants with your daughter, but so can you. You can go and pick her up from the sisters house and bring her home..have a birth certificate with you, because if she does not give you your daughter, than you will have to show cops proof,
Also, don't provoke your wife when you are home with her..meaning do not abuse her verbally or physically, because than she can get an order of protection against you and have you removed from the home..so, if you behave yourself, keep quiet and don't argue..no one can make you leave your house...
2007-12-25 15:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by josiejo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go home and don't worry about it. Christmas makes lots of people crazy. When things calm down a little bit you can figure it all out. And no, she can't legally make you leave the house.
2007-12-25 15:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as your name is on the lease or deed to the property, she can't make you leave unless you are violent and she's able to get a restraining order against you.
I don't know if you can stop her sister from being the daycare.
If you leave the house before you are forced out, she can accuse you of abandoning the family. It sounds like she's on her way out of the marriage, you would be wise to get yourself a lawyer and start protecting yourself now.
2007-12-25 15:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by Invisigoth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if there is anything you can do about this, but if you want to save your marriage I suggest is reading the book "The Five Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman. It is a book that teaches very effectively how to communicate love to your spouse in a way that he/she understands. Damage can be repaired if you set your mind to it and you want to make things work. Even the effort on one side WILL improve things atleast a little. My husband and I are finally on our way to a loving marriage that satifies us both after reading this book. We started our in a miserable marriage which becam physically violent...both partners feeling loved can do wonders...give it a try!
2007-12-25 15:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by GodsGrl4Real 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋