Episode #16
Exclusive Use of the Marital Home During Divorce in Connecticut
Can you ask the court to make your spouse move out of the house while a Connecticut divorce is pending? In this episode of Irretrievable Breakdown: All Things Divorce, Matt Dolan and Nicole Bikakis of Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC explain motions for exclusive use or exclusive possession of the marital home during divorce. Matt and Nicole discuss what exclusive use means, how it differs from a restraining order, and why being granted exclusive possession does not decide who owns the house or how the home equity will be divided. They also explain what must be included in a motion for exclusive possession, including the property history, who lives in the home, and the specific grounds for asking the court to remove one spouse from the residence. This episode also covers common reasons someone may request exclusive use of the home, including serious conflict in the house, privacy concerns, impact on children, bad behavior during the divorce, and situations where one spouse has already moved out but continues returning to the home. Matt and Nicole also discuss why these motions can be difficult to win, how alternative housing and financial realities may affect the court’s decision, and why related issues like household expenses, custody, visitation, and settlement strategy should be considered before filing. Need Legal Help in Connecticut? Contact Matthew Dolan, a trusted Connecticut divorce lawyer, for expert family law advice: Call Now: 203-902-8395 Visit Our Website: www.dolanfamilylaw.com Email: info@dolanfamilylaw.com
