My wife has changed the locks what are my rights?

As a married couple, both spouses have the legal right to enter and occupy the matrimonial home, regardless of who owns it. Unless you have consented to the locks being changed, or there is a court order excluding you from entering the property – a person should not unilaterally change the locks.

If a person has been excluded from their home without their consent or a court order, they are entitled to hire a locksmith to regain entry.

They may also apply to the courts for an Occupation Order to enforce their right to enter, occupy, and remain at the property.