Posts from: Divorce Real Estate

You can win the house in an Ohio divorce and still not qualify to keep it. Here’s the buyout math, the loan assumption option, and the quitclaim deed trap.

Half the house, half the accounts, half of everything. That's the math most people have already done before they ever speak to an attorney — and it isn't how Ohio works. Here's what the court actually does, in order.

Ohio law — not whose name is on the deed — decides who gets the house in a divorce. Under equitable distribution, both spouses typically have a claim to equity if the home was purchased during the marriage. A Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) can help you…

In Ohio, the family home is a marital asset — both spouses have a legal claim to the equity, and neither can sell it alone. Before you list, make repairs, or agree to a buyout, here are four things every divorcing Ohio homeowner should understand: marital asset law, your…

Not every divorcing couple wants to sell. If you're trying to keep the house, a buyout is how you make it work — but the math has to hold up. This post walks through the three numbers you need, the refinance option most people don't know about, and the title-vs.-mortgage…

Selling a home during a divorce in Ohio triggers real tax questions — and the rules aren't what most people expect. Here's what you need to know about the capital gains exclusion, IRS ownership and use tests, and why sale timing relative to your divorce decree matters…