What happens to a house in a divorce?


Your Family Home

Your home will be regarded as an asset of the marriage and its value will need to be assessed by a professional valuer/estate agent. This value will be used in the proceedings as part of the marital assets.

Who gets the house in a divorce with children?

The children’s housing needs will be very important but will not necessarily be in the family home.

Will I have to sell my home in a divorce?

The house doesn’t have to be sold unless that is the ruling of the judge. it depends what is fair.

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