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Can I Keep the House?
I know that divorce can be a very scary time in your life. I know that you have many questions to which you do not have answers. I am a very capable and experienced divorce attorney, and I can guide you through the divorce process and give you the answers you will need. I know I can make you feel at ease throughout the divorce process.
The question frequently arises as to whether or not one person or the other person can continue to reside in the marital home after divorce. The answer to that question is resolved by the specific circumstances and facts that are applicable in your particular situation.
If the home was acquired during the marriage, and there are no minor children, then generally one person or the other can buy out the other person’s interest. In that manner, you could become the sole owner of the home.
If you are unable to immediately acquire the other spouse’s interest in the home, an option may be to enter into an agreement for temporary occupancy of the home for a set number of years. This might give you the time you need to get your life organized after a divorce, and arrange for financing to buy out your ex-spouse’s interest in the home.
The situation is a little bit different if you have minor children. Generally speaking the courts will allow the primary caregiver to continue to reside in the marital home with the minor children, until the youngest of the children attains the age of 18. At that point in time, the house is usually sold and the proceeds divided equally.
Reading a blog can only give you a limited amount of information regarding this issue. It is always best to meet with a lawyer face-to-face and to discuss the specifics of your situation. Not only are you getting the information you need regarding your particular issue, your also have the opportunity to meet the lawyer who is going to be representing you. You should feel comfortable with your lawyer, feel that you can trust your lawyer, and that he will be responsive to you throughout the process.
I would encourage you to call my office, and to schedule a free consultation. My free consultations are in my office and I do not limit you to a telephone consultation. My offices are located in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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