#familylaw

Can you divorce without selling the house? Can I force my spouse to sell the house if we get divorced, or can my spouse force me to sell, even if we don’t want to? Your house isn’t just bricks, mortar, weatherboard or steel; deep emotional connections often exist between a house and its owners which can complicate and strain the separation process. Here we outline some of the legal ramifications of divorce as they relate to your house, with some advice on how to handle your split to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your spouse as you go your separate ways into the future.