Should you sell house before or after divorce?

Should you sell house before or after divorce?

Sell Before the Divorce Filing As a rule, you should plan to put the house up for sale as quickly as possible once you’ve agreed that divorce is inevitable. By getting the property on the market early on, you’re maximizing the amount of time it’s available and potentially drawing in more interested buyers.

Can my ex refuse to sell our house?

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.

Can I sell my house without my ex husband’s consent?

Can my husband sell our house without my knowledge? Hi there. A person who has legal title to a property can sell that property. If there is more than one person holding legal title, each owner will generally need to consent to the sale, as their signature will be required on any land transfer documents.

Can I sell my half of a house?

There is no “half” in a jointly owned property. Each owns 100%. Therefore, there is no “half” to sell. If two or more people want to own “halves” or “parts” of a house, they should hold that property as tenants in common.

Who is responsible for paying the mortgage after a divorce?

In this instance, your ex-partner should pay the mortgage and you could obtain a Court order or agreement that they do so as “spousal maintenance”. In some cases, if you wish to keep the home, then you may have to refinance all or some of the joint home loan.