How should a divorcing San Diego couple divide their home? What is the best solution for the family residence in a divorce? When California couples divorce, property division issues such as the family home can be challenging and drawn out. Often, each spouse has something that he or she wants and is willing to make concessions to get. However, often…
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What Happens To Our Home in a San Diego Divorce?
You may be wondering: What happens to our home in a San Diego divorce? This is a central question in every divorce which involves home ownership. Who gets the house? What’s the best decision for your unique circumstances? First, if you are a parent you should not move out of the family home without seeking the counsel of the proven…
Transferring Real Property During or After a San Diego Divorce
How is the family home and other real property handled in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? What do you need to know about transferring real property during or after a San Diego divorce? Real property is part of the community property division process associated with any divorce. We are going to limit our conversation to assets which are “community…
Can I Get Back the Down Payment I Provided for Our Home in a Carlsbad Divorce?
Can one of the parties get back the down payment they provided for the family home in a Carlsbad divorce? You may have owned another asset prior to the marriage and sold it to contribute to the down payment. You may have received a gift from a family member, or made a withdrawal from a savings account you had built…
Sell the Family Home or Keep it in a Carlsbad Divorce
Our clients often ask if it is better to sell the family home or keep it during a Carlsbad divorce. Once the decision to divorce has been reached, the disposition of the family home is one of the major issues to be decided. Much like child custody and parenting time, the division of community property and the disposition of the…