What does a Matrimonial Home Rights Notice do?

A Matrimonial Home Rights Notice is a legal right that protects a non-owning spouse’s right to occupy the family home, even if it is owned solely by the other party. It prevents the property owner from selling or remortgaging the family home without the knowledge and consent of the spouse with the Home Rights Notice. The notice remains in effect until the home rights cease, typically through divorce, court order, or death of either spouse. The Notice can only be applied to a property where the spouse is living or intends to live