Who Gets the House in a Divorce?

   

The largest asset you will divide is the family home.  And frequently the family home is the most contested asset. 

    This is where Florida's 50/50 property distribution scheme fails.  The bottom line is that only one spouse may remain in the house and the other must establish their own home.

    Because this is such an important asset, we will give you some basic strategies:

• Chances are the person who receives custody of the children will retain use and/or ownership of the marital home.
• If there are no children, the person who moves out first or during separation has the disadvantage.
• The person who can show strong attachment to the home may prevail.  This could be the person who owned the home prior to marriage or the person who worked on the home the most.
• The spouse who can financially manage their own new residence is the least likely to gain control of the family home.
• NEVER settle for a guess as to the value of the family home.  Always get a professional appraisal.  A professional appraisal is not free but the accurate value prevents either spouse from accepting an unfair deal.

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