The house is likely the the most valuable, financially and sentimentally, asset you and your spouse will have to consider during your divorce. See the articles on this page to learn about the options you have, and find out which path may be best for you.
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Who Gets the House in Divorce?
This article provides a few tips to help you navigate through this difficult issue.
What to Do With the House When You Divorce
Here are the basic options you have to deal with the house during and after the divorce.
Refinancing or Buying Out Your Spouse: Insights from a Mortgage Lender
Get the inside story on what to do with your home and your mortgage when you divorce.
Selling the House When You Divorce
One of the options you have to deal with the house during divorce is to sell it and divide the proceeds.
Negotiating a House Buyout at Divorce
"Buying out" your spouse is an option if you want to keep the house after a divorce.
Continuing to Co-Own the House After a Divorce
There are pros and cons to both spouses owning the family house after a divorce.
Should You Move Out of the Family Home During a Divorce?
Here are some important considerations when deciding to stay or leave during the divorce process.
Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your House at Divorce
If you sell the family home during or after a divorce, you probably won't have to pay capital gains tax. There are exceptions.
If You're Facing Foreclosure During Divorce
Foreclosure or an upside-down mortgage adds complications to your divorce case.
Keep the House and Refinance the Mortgage
If either spouse wants to keep the family home after a divorce, refinancing is often necessary in order to “buy-out” the other spouse's interest in the property.
Removing Spouse's Name on House Mortgage During Divorce
You'll need to refinance your mortgage in your own name to get your spouse off the loan.