What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WA
I live in a community property state. My ex and I have been physically separated for over 3 years. . .but not legally in any sense. He comes into my house and steals stuff. . .wedding ring. . jewelry, etc. I have locks to change the locks, but I have been told that I can't legally until we are legally separated. He lives in an apartment a few blocks away. My question is, can I legally gain entry because I'm his wife, whether I'm on his lease or not?
ETA- I have no intention of doing anything illegal. But I'm just tired of when I show up to pick up my kids being told that I have no business being there. His neighbor came out and got in my face saying she was calling the cops. I told her to go ahead. I was just there to pick up my kids and to attempt to collect a debt. I was being completely civil, but he tries to intimidate me, then I was pushed to the ground in front of the kids. The police did show up at my house. I told them what happened and my kids told them what they witnessed. I am just curious as to my rights as his spouse to be there.
I live in a community property state. My ex and I have been physically separated for over 3 years. . .but not legally in any sense. He comes into my house and steals stuff. . .wedding ring. . jewelry, etc. I have locks to change the locks, but I have been told that I can't legally until we are legally separated. He lives in an apartment a few blocks away. My question is, can I legally gain entry because I'm his wife, whether I'm on his lease or not?
ETA- I have no intention of doing anything illegal. But I'm just tired of when I show up to pick up my kids being told that I have no business being there. His neighbor came out and got in my face saying she was calling the cops. I told her to go ahead. I was just there to pick up my kids and to attempt to collect a debt. I was being completely civil, but he tries to intimidate me, then I was pushed to the ground in front of the kids. The police did show up at my house. I told them what happened and my kids told them what they witnessed. I am just curious as to my rights as his spouse to be there.
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