Will Leaving The House Affect Who Gets Custody?

Question: My wife is telling me to pack my bags and leave the house. I’ve read that leaving the marital home can be severely detrimental to future custody arrangements. Is that true?

How Will Moving Out Affect Custody?

Question: Things are not working out with my wife and we are looking into getting divorced. She wants me to move out of our apartment, but I’m not sure how that will affect custody with the kids. What should I do?

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Men’s Divorce Podcast: What To Do With The House

Each month, the Cordell & Cordell Men’s Divorce Podcast features an in-depth discussion on specific issues that affect men going through the divorce process. In this month’s episode, Cordell & Cordell Managing Partner/CEO Scott Trout chats with Christina Strait, broker/owner of Strait Realty, and Tom Mueller, Vice President of Mortgage …

4 Tips To Survive Living Together Through Divorce

One of the worst (and most common) mistakes guys make during divorce is moving out of the marital home. Joe Cordell even listed it No. 1 in his book “The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce.” By leaving the home you are giving your wife a huge leg …

Can My Wife Kick Me Out By Changing The Locks?

Question: My wife has forced me out of the home we own together by changing the locks and security codes. Can she still make me pay half of the mortgage payments until the house is sold? Does she have the right to force me out in this way?

Gray Divorce Revolution: Handling Divorce After 50

There is a misconception that divorce is for the young. Once a couple survives the initial hurdles of marriage and child raising, then gets past the mid-life crises, it seems like their relationship should be in the clear. In reality, older couples are divorcing more than ever before. Overall, the …

Can I Force My Wife To Leave Our Home?

Question: My wife and I are getting divorced. We currently live in a home owned by my brother. How can I force her to vacate the property?

Should I Leave The Marital Home With The Kids To Escape Abuse?

Question: My wife is constantly abusive towards me and I feel I need to leave the house as soon as possible. However, I do not want to leave my children behind. Should I move out and take my kids with me? What are the legal ramifications of doing so?

Who Gets The House In An Equitable Distribution State?

Question: I bought a house while I was married that I paid with entirely with my own money. Now that we are divorcing, I want to keep the house. I can prove that she didn’t help with any of the payments. Will she still get half of the house?