Residential property rights and ownership in the event of divorce - Legal aid centre

Questioner

The thing is that my friend owns a home that is registered in his and his ex-wife's name. Now it so happens that his ex-wife has already been divorced and is currently living with someone. However, this relationship also ended and now she wants to move in with my boyfriend. The house is still registered in both names. My question is whether she still has the right to reside here and if so, for how long?

Lawyer

Even if both are homeowners, your boyfriend can refuse to take her in to avoid problems. Leaving children there would always be an option if this is the case. There is also the option of buying her out if he wants nothing more to do with the ex.

Questioner

thank you for the response