What You’ll Learn:
10 Key Considerations When Keeping the Marital Home After Divorce
Deciding whether to keep the house during a divorce is a major financial and emotional decision. In our upcoming Family Law Now After Hours live event, “Want to Keep the House in the Divorce? Try This,” we’ll cover essential factors to help you make the right choice for your future.
- Understanding Property Division: Learn whether the house must be sold or if a buyout is possible.
- Determine If You Can Afford It: Factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and ongoing maintenance costs.
- Negotiate a Fair Trade-Off: Offering other assets in exchange for the house may be a viable option.
- Check Mortgage Eligibility: Ensure you qualify to refinance the home in your name.
- Be Aware of Tax Implications: Keeping or selling the house may have financial consequences.
- Get a Professional Appraisal: Understanding the home’s true market value is essential for negotiations.
- Consider the Emotional Attachment: Keeping the house might not always be the best financial or emotional choice.
- Look at Alternative Living Arrangements: Downsizing may provide a more stable and practical solution.
- Discuss Options with Your Lawyer: Legal guidance is crucial for ensuring a fair and enforceable agreement.
- Prioritize Practicality Over Sentimentality: Make a decision that aligns with your long-term financial and personal well-being.
Why Attend?
This live event on March 25th from 5-6PM ET, will provide practical insights into property division, mortgage considerations, and financial planning. Whether you’re hoping to keep the house or explore other options, this session will help you make an informed, strategic decision.
Reserve your spot today and gain the knowledge you need to navigate this important aspect of your divorce.
