In Calfornia. With the advise of my lawyer to change the locks on all doors of my home.{I had mine re-keyed} and when my Ex came to try to get in he could not. My Ex called the police, then came, I didn't open the door even for the police. Police told me I had to open the door. Mean while I'm on the telephone with my lawyer telling "you must trust me" "what ever you do Dont open the the door" for 45 minutes the police tryed to get me to open the door. With that said, If you Lock him out, you better be able to pay the mortage until the divorce is final. Your Ex-can try to go to court to have you to give him a key. But once you tell the judge why he should not live there (statements from your neighbors that he does not live there. will help) more then likely the judge will rule in your favor. Good luck. Lady "D"

Thank you I will try again.

I don't believe you can kick him out if he is on the deed. you do need to talk to a lawyer and should. but you should also try talking to him, maybe with a third party around, someone like a friend or family member, so you can both discuss how this is too expensive to fight about...and that you want a divorce, and how can you make this both happen without incurring tons of expenses. try the reasonable route first. then hire lawyers.