Right to stay in the family home
Each spouse has an equal right to stay in the matrimonial home when they separate.
This applies even if only one of you own or rent it. This right lasts until one of the following happens:
- You and your spouse make an agreement that says who cannot live there.
- There is a court order that says who cannot live there.
- You sell your matrimonial home or your lease ends.
- You get divorced.
You cannot sell or mortgage the matrimonial home without your spouse’s written permission.
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