Can I sell my house while going through a divorce?

Can I sell my house while going through a divorce?

“There’s a misconception you have to get a divorce order before you can deal with the sale of the family home. But you can sell or transfer the family home at any point.” But divorce doesn’t automatically trigger a sale and often people will wait to sell the house until they have a binding financial agreement.

Should we sell the house before or after divorce?

Whether you sell the house before or after the divorce is a choice you and your wife will have to make together. If you can’t make up your mind, I recommend selling the house before the divorce to take advantage of the bigger tax write off and the ability to completely move on after everything’s said and done.

What to do if your ex tries to force you to sell your house?

However, to help protect yourself against an ex trying to force a sale, you should seek a Notice of Home Right against the property. This will stop your ex selling a property without your say so whilst you are still legally married, regardless of who has ownership.

How can I get my husband to sell my house?

This is done by applying for a court order that would in effect allow for the property to be sold, and would provide a timescale within which it should be sold. At this stage, you should make a note of the way in which your husband is being un-cooperative, and in as much detail as possible what he has done to get you into this situation.

Can a spouse force a spouse to sell a property?

Usually, spouses trying to force a property sale need to free up the capital so they can find a property of their own. Therefore, this is sometimes an agreeable solution for both parties. If you cannot afford to buy your ex out and do not have any children, it may be best to sell the property and start afresh.

Can you sell your house without the consent of your spouse?

You may actually decide to sell your property without the consent of your spouse. Some real estate agents will even take your listing on this basis, requiring only one signature on the agreement. But when it comes time to accept an offer, you’ll need signatures from everyone whose name appears on the grant deed.