Can I force my ex to sell the house?
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Can I force my ex to sell the house?
If you and your ex own a home that is in both of your names, they cannot legally force you to sell the house. If you want to remain in the home, you may wish to buy your ex out. Usually, spouses trying to force a property sale need to free up the capital so they can find a property of their own.
What if my ex won’t sell the house?
You will need to go to the county court and obtain a county court judgement. After this has been successful, you can start the process for an order to sale. To do this, you’ll need to attend a hearing, where a judge will hear your case along with your ex-partner’s.
How do you sell a house if one partner refuses Australia?
If your ex-spouse refuses to sell the house, you can take the case to the Family Court of Australia. The judge can make a court ordered sale of a house in a divorce. This involves having the property valued and sold for that value.
Can I sell my house if my ex doesn’t want to?
If your ex partner refuses to sign to sell the house, unfortunately your only option is to seek legal advice and settle the matter in court.
