Can the courts really kick someone out of his or her own house? Yes, in certain situations. The most common we see is where the person who solely owns or rents the residence is accused of domestic assault. The accuser, who is in a domestic relationship with the accused, may not be on the title or lease, but lives primarily with the accused. At the accused’s bail hearing for a domestic assault charge, it is very common for the judge to issue a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO). This DANCO typically excludes the accused from the accuser’s residence, regardless of whose name is on the title or lease for the residence. A DANCO is an enforceable court order that if violated carries an additional, separate criminal consequence. If you or someone you know needs a DANCO modified or vacated, contact us at 763.421.6366 to set up a free consultation with an attorney.
