I asked this question not for myself but for my coworker. However, even if it weren't for me, the answers with questions attached wasn't what needed to be posted.
But for those who wanted to know; I honestly had lived through the pain of not filing for exclusive rights to the home after my then husband left the house. He robbed me blind daily. My wonderful attorney kept telling me, take pictures, video tape, it will all be worked out. It wasn't. He ended up with thousand and thousands of dollars that needn't be lost on my part.
I did find out here that she must file for divorce first. Until then her husband can do the same as my then husband did. Grocery shop at will, take things at will, and even break in when doing so. Because he is on the mortgage, without filing for exclusive rights he has the right to do so.
And mr. guy with the reverse question. Yes, I could have done the same thing when my then husband took over the residence. I however, was and have always been above those game.
Thank you for all the wonderful responses. It is such a trip asking for help on FA.
Oh and Belize, I never said I was keeping hubby from the home because his name was on the mortgage and not the deed. But it is kind of odd that you ask that question. I so ended up with my name on the mortgage and not the deed to the house I couldn't keep secure. Wonder if I could "grocery shop" now! Just kidding, I am way above those games. I want to keep it legal for myself and my coworker.