A wife brought an urgent motion seeking exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, permission to remove her special needs horses and donkey, partition and sale of the home, and return of her laptops, following separation and criminal charges preventing her from accessing the home.
The husband cross-moved for exclusive possession.
The court granted the husband temporary exclusive possession until January 31, 2024, after which the wife would have exclusive possession until the property's sale.
The court ordered the husband to facilitate proper care for the animals by contacting their regular veterinarian and ensuring training for caregivers.
The husband was also ordered to return the wife's laptops and pay costs for breaching a prior consent order.