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can my wife kick me out of our house?

Ok, my wife and I have never been good, but things have recently gone south. There is no history of physical abuse or drug or alcohol abuse, but she is starting to tell lies about these things to her counselor and her friends. I ask her why she says them, and she just implies she has a plan. She has mentioned a couple times that she is going to kick me out. We have a 5 yr old daughter, and I never raise my voice, get violent, or anything. Does she have any ground to kick me out? I am going to get an attorney soon, but am worried that I need some other answers quick.

I live in Ohio, and we own a house together. She works, but I am the primary bread winner. She has history of abuse (she was arrested for assault), and has been violent in the relationship, but it is all hear say as no authorities were ever called. She says that she will kick me out if I have a beer and tell the cops I am an alcoholic. I get that I won't drink, but don't want to be captive in my own home either

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Get an attorney NOW! Do not leave the house, you will be hit with abandonment. It is your house to, so she cannot make you leave. It is time to get your ducks in a row. If she does anything to you or the children, it is time to call the athorities. You need documentation for all her missteps. Cover yourself, or she will easily gain the upper hand. Whatever you do, don't move out. The police cannot make you leave. If there is an altercation someone can be arrested. They may ask someone to leave if they are called out, but they can't make anyone leave without arresting them. This marriage is obviously beyond repair, so protect yourself and get legal advice.

  • 1 decade ago

    She probably has some sort of personality disorder - probably borderline like my psycho ex. Unfortunately, the way the current laws, court system, and policies make it very very easy for a woman to drive you out of your home and your children's lives. All it takes is a call to the police and a false accusation of abuse. Follow that up with an ex-parte restraining order and you're out on your ***.

    I think right now in this country and abroad, marriage & having children is a scary proposition.

    Today, the divorce rate is so high due to no-fault divorce. If you have kids, for women - that means they hold all the cards. A man today has to realize that, love and "the dream" aside, the risks to men/fathers far outweigh the rewards. Check the source - some great books and other information on just this issue.

    Family court is tilted heavily in favor of women/mothers. Moms have all the rights, get all the benefits, and dad is too often relegated to a visitor in his children's lives while being an ATM machine fro mom. He can lose half (or more) of the cash, cars, house, investments, etc... and worse - the children.

    Seriously, if I had known then what I know now about how the divorce machine sucks in fathers, grinds them up, and spits them out so unceremoniously, I would have never gotten married and given up my dream of having a family.

    With no-fault divorce (the biggest killer of marriage and families) you don't need an excuse anymore to get a divorce. You just don't have to feel like being married anymore - and with that reality comes the truth - a marriage is no longer a contract, so what's the point except to put yourself and your future at risk when someone "doesn't feel like it anymore?" With women (who have children) initiating almost 3/4 of divorces today (most men don't even see it coming), it's the smart man who chooses not to get married and certainly not have children... and that's a shame.

    Check the resources at the source and start moving to protect yourself. It's not a matter of if for you (in my opinion) - it's a matter of when.

    You might want to file an "informational report" with your local police detailing why you might suspect a false accusation of domestic abuse may be coming. Small consolation, but possibly helpful down the road.

  • Tusia
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I know a couple in a similar situation, only it is a man there who was trying to kick his wife out of the house. He even made fake photos of his bruises etc to prove that his wife was beating him. Did not exactly work as planned, but he achieved the main purpose: she's out of the house and he's not paying alimony. So a common sense decision in your situation would be to talk with your lawer ASAP and after that, if the lawer agrees, move out. The will be no life for you if you stay, and she may create a lot of problems. The longer you live under one roof, the more chances she has to provoke you into something or create fake evidence of your endangering the child.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    First of all, moving the ex into the house was a bad idea, I think finding her a place to live would have been a better idea. if the only thing that will save your relationship with your wife is a DNA test then I would do it. It might be expensive but if it will save your marriage, then you should. I also think having the ex move out would be the best solution, if you truly want your marriage to work it is your only option. You have a very kind and understanding wife that would let your ex move in, in the first place. now to expect her to keep her with her doubts will only strengthen her doubts. Please do the right thing if you intend on saving your marriage.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    She can change the Locks, you can change the locks and the Cops won't do anything about it. Watch what you do, she is trying to have you labeled a Wife Beater or a Drunk or anything,... Watch your back. Start a Log, write down everything that happens, times, dates, exactly what she does. Get evidence. Bug the Phone Lines, get as much evidence as you can, you will need it. If you just sit back and wait for the sh#t to hit the fan, you will loose, she has a head start on you and has a plan. Protect yourself.

    In my line of work I see this all the time. If you need help, feel free to contact me.

    Good luck. Remember, in a Marital battle, nice guys finish dead last, watch your back.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you both signed for the house when you closed on it,

    she can not kick you out anymore than you can kick her out.

    If you hire an attorney for your divorce, make sure he emphasizes that you want custody of your daughter also. Prove she has a voilent temper! If you can, get a restraining order

    on her about physical abuse to you. You have rights on this

    situation, don't neglect your lawful rights and priviliges for

    goodness sakes.

    Source(s): The law is in your court as much as hers. Be careful she doesn't strike you and hurt you. The sooner she gets out the safer you will be!
  • 1 decade ago

    Brian I haven't any idea of how the family laws operate in your area but where I live, in Ontario Canada, the woman would have the right to ask you to leave. After that then the courts get involved in the division of the assets etc. You'd be best to speak with either a paralegal and/or a lawyer that takes on family cases. Best of luck.

    Source(s): 52 years life experience
  • 1 decade ago

    She needs to be kicked out. You need an attorney today. I am very sorry but start gathering evidence-use nanny cams or any other written evidence or tape that you can to prove to court she is the way she is. Too many women get away with this and you want to save your daughter from becoming her! Gee I am sorry for you but no time to wallow in it. Get thinking smart! Good Luck

  • 1 decade ago

    "has been violent in the relationship, but it is all hear say as no authorities were ever called" seeing that there is no record about it, i say you should secretly record one of her "moments" as evidence. Make a journal about what goes on. In the meantime get a lawyer NOW~! she cant kick you out of the house because you both own it.

  • 1 decade ago

    You need to go ahead and get a lawyer. Keep the upperhand in this or you could lose everything. If she does become violent with you, don't hesitate to call the police and file charges on her. Good luck.

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