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What Happens to the House in Divorce?

Writer: Alan Jacobs
Alan Jacobs
Oct 15, 2019
1 min read

You’re getting a divorce and it’s time to figure out major questions like:

  • What happens to the house in a divorce?

  • Who gets the house in a divorce?

  • Should I keep the house?

  • Do I have to refinance after divorce?

  • What is a divorce house buyout and how does it work?

In this excellent blog posting by Sharon Pastone of Main Line Family Law Center, Sharon interviewed 3 experts who handle divorce: a realtor, mortgage broker, and an attorney-mediator to explore these questions in more depth.

Topics covered include:

  • Why It’s So Difficult to Decide What to Do with the House in Divorce

  • Who Gets the House in Divorce, Legally Speaking

  • Do I have to Refinance after Divorce? List of Options for Home in Divorce

  • Due Diligence: Factors to Consider If You Want to Keep the House

  • Make Sure You Qualify for a Mortgage in Divorce

 
 
 

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