Divorce: What You Need to Know About Your House, Mortgage, and Taxes
Divorce is a challenging situation that brings many emotional and financial issues to the forefront. One of the most crucial decisions you'll need to make is what to do about the house. Understanding how a divorce affects your home, mortgage, and taxes can help you make critical decisions more easily. Neutral, third-party information can help you make logical, rather than emotional, decisions.
Should You Stay or Go?
The first decision is whether you want to continue living in the house. Will the familiar surroundings bring you comfort, or unpleasant memories? Do you want to minimize change by staying, or move to a new place for a fresh start? Only you can answer these questions, but there will almost certainly be financial repercussions. What can you afford? Is refinancing possible? Or is it better to sell and buy? How much house can you buy on your new budget?
4 Housing Options in a Divorce
You have four basic housing options during a divorce:
Sell the House Now and Divide the Proceeds: Maximize your home’s selling price, understand your net proceeds after selling expenses, and determine the split of the proceeds.
Buy Out Your Spouse: Determine how you’ll meet your financial obligations with only one salary and if refinancing is possible on your own.
Have Your Spouse Buy You Out: Be aware that if the old home loan is not refinanced, both you and your spouse are liable for the mortgage, affecting your ability to qualify for a new mortgage.
Retain Joint Ownership: Postpone a financial decision and retain joint ownership for a period, but keep an eye on tax considerations.
When You Decide to Sell
If you decide to sell your home, work together through a professional to maximize your return. Both of you should understand and sign the listing contract, and both should be active in negotiations.
When You Buy Your Next Home
Use the proceeds from your previous home or buy-out to determine an affordable price range for your next home. Focus on getting the right home for your new situation, and consider using a house-hunting service.
Avoid Costly Housing Mistakes During and After a Divorce
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