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Divorce & The Marital Home: Buyout vs. Sale

October 5, 2023
5 min read
Levi Mateo

One of the most contentious assets in a divorce is often the family home. Who stays? Who goes? What is it worth?

Scenario A: The Buyout

If one spouse wants to keep the house, they typically must refinancing the mortgage to remove the other spouse's name. This requires knowing the equity available.

Equity = Current Market Value - Mortgage Balance.

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