Should you sell your house before or after a divorce?
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Should you sell your house before or after a divorce?
Selling is not your only option when you divorce or end a de facto relationship. Dividing property will be necessary, but you may be able to keep your home. You will have to buy out your partner, which may involve refinancing your home and perhaps paying a higher mortgage.
Can a judge force the sale of a home in a divorce?
“There’s a misconception you have to get a divorce order before you can deal with the sale of the family home. But you can sell or transfer the family home at any point.” But divorce doesn’t automatically trigger a sale and often people will wait to sell the house until they have a binding financial agreement.
Does my husband have to pay the mortgage if he leaves?
You are both jointly and separately responsible for the full amount of the loan. If the loan is not paid, the bank may take possession and sell the home to pay it. Most commonly, if you remain living in the home, you should pay the mortgage and expenses for the home, pending sale.
