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It will depend on whether there is an agreement on all the issues or if you have to litigate certain matters. You can actually reach an agreement regarding the parenting plan / child related issues and the property matters even prior to filing for divorce and then proceed with a final hearing. Your marriage is considered to be a moderate term marriage where alimony can also be a factor unless waived by the parties. Alternatively, one party would file for divorce and serve the other party and then an agreed to parenting plan with timesharing schedule can be filed along with a marital settlment agreement and the cause can then be set for a final hearing. Also, both parents must take the mandatory parenting class and child support must also be clearly addressed. It would really be best to consult with a divorce attorney as to all of your options and proceed accordingly. Good luck!

He cannot keep you out of the marital home, especially if your name is on either the deed or the mortgage. However, if it's not and you've been gone for a long time, that could change things. You should talk to a lawyer in order to determine how to proceed.