Changing Locks During Separation

Summary

In Virginia, you can legally change the locks if youre living separately. This situation could be considered marital abandonment. It is advisable to separate your finances and close any joint accounts. Consult with a lawyer for a detailed understanding and potential legal ramifications.

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My wife moved out on November 24th *. She continues to come back and take things without my permission. I have not filed for divorce have not found Separation? Yes. Just wanna know if I legally can change the locks on the doors to keep her from continuing to come back and take things.
Hello ****,
Can you please provide the location where you're residing? The laws concerning property rights during separation vary from place to place. This will help me provide the most accurate information.
Va
Hello ****, in Virginia,
- If you're living separately, you can legally change the locks.
- This situation could be considered marital abandonment.
- Consult with a lawyer for a detailed understanding and potential legal ramifications.
She also keeps overdrawing my bank account.
Hello ****, in Virginia,
- It would be prudent to separate your finances and close any joint accounts.
- You can open a new account in your name only.
- Consult with a lawyer for guidance on protecting your financial assets during a separation.
Like I said she moved out on November to */*/* abandon the marriage. I have no way of getting in touch with her or contacting her and do not know where she is. There's been no paper work filed. I just want to know if I can change the locks on the doors to keep her from continuing to come back and take things while I'm at work.
In Virginia, you can legally change the locks if you're living separately. However, consider consulting a lawyer to understand potential legal implications better.