Access to housing?

PFC Nicholas Efstathiou — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:22:04 -0400

Hello, I have a question I hope someone can answer. My daughter's husband is stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY and she recently came home for the holidays while his unit is on maneuvers. He has since told her he doesn't want to be married. My question is this: if my daughter's name is not on the post housing lease, is she able to go into the house to retrieve her belongings?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2021 1:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:26:19 -0400

PFC Nicholas Efstathiou Best to talk with an attorney... otherwise take M.P.'s with her to retrieve personal possessions IMO....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2021 1:30 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:30:01 -0400

Her best bet would be to contact someone in the FRG and/or the unit to have it set up to where there is a Third Party present while he and she are there when she gets her stuff. I mean, she has a key so I don't see why she can no longer access the residence to retrieve her personal items. But, for safety and legal sakes, I fully recommend a third party be present when she arrives to take her stuff. This way, there can be no He Said/She Said situations nor accusations of theft.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2021 4:27 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:27:31 -0400

Your daughter's residence is the house, she has every right to enter her home and stay there if she chooses. If her husband attempts to bar her from entry to her home she can call the MPs.

Response by PFC Nicholas Efstathiou made Nov 3 at 2021 5:00 PM

PFC Nicholas Efstathiou — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:00:47 -0400

Thank you everyone! We're up in NH, so we'll have to wait until he returns from the field before we go down there. The last thing we need is a he said/she said situation. We'll bring the MPs with us and take the safest route possible for her sake. I appreciate all your help, gentlemen.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2021 6:43 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:43:37 -0400

Her name is on the lease -there shouldn't be any reason it isn't. As long as they're married, that's her house. She can go in and get her stuff. I do agree she should contact a third party to help her -I would say have her contact the MPs to be there.

You don't have to wait until he's back for her to get her stuff especially if MPs are there as a third party. She's the resident, she can go and get her stuff without him being there.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2021 6:48 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:48:33 -0400

She also needs to make an appointment with the Legal Assistance office to discuss his requirements to continue supporting her financially until the divorce is final. Army Regulation (AR) 608-99 lays it out clearly.

Response by SGT Robert Wager made Nov 6 at 2021 3:47 AM

SGT Robert Wager — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 03:47:19 -0400

Have her contact a civilian divorce lawyer ASAP. Now that he has decided he no longer wants to be married it becomes a matter for divorce lawyers. She needs to defend herself legally. JAG and Legal Aid on post will not do much to protect you. She needs her own lawyer.