Can you buy a home while getting divorced?
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Can you buy a home while getting divorced?
Buying a home while legally married but separated from your former spouse is certainly possible, but there’s some extra documentation needed and things to be aware of. First, your lender is going to require your legal separation agreement. If you have a property settlement agreement, they’ll need that as well.
Can I make my wife sell the house if we divorce?
“There’s a misconception you have to get a divorce order before you can deal with the sale of the family home. In fact, you can’t apply to the court for a divorce order until you have been separated for 12 months. But you can sell or transfer the family home at any point.”
What happens if my ex doesn’t pay the mortgage?
It is generally in the interest of the spouse who owns the house to make sure the taxes, mortgage and house insurance are paid. If these payments are not made, the bank or the city could get a court decision against the spouse who owns the house, and then seize and sell the property.
