What about house keys in case of divorce?

Questioner

My (future ex) husband and I are getting divorced. The settlement has not yet been finalized. He has been living in a rental house since April 1st and I in the 'parental' house. This house we own is both of us (50/50). My husband has a practice in that house, with its own entrance, toilet and kitchen. So he does not have to be in the house. He himself indicated that he would no longer come to the house as of April 1st. But he has done this a number of times now when I was not there. I have spoken to him about it. But he continues to do it and, for example, throws his rubbish in my bin. I am also almost certain that he took a can of drink from my cellar. Now I have asked him to hand in the key. I also have (I think) the right to my privacy. What are my rights?

Lawyer

As long as the home belongs to both of you, you cannot simply deny him access. After all, he is the co-owner. If you really want to deny him access, you could request the court to do so. You then request that it be determined that you have the exclusive right to use the home with the order that the man will no longer be allowed to enter it. There are often more serious reasons for this than the annoyances you mention, no matter how annoying.