Sebastian Brévart - MOVING ON: AN EXPERT’S GUIDE TO SELLING YOUR HOME DURING A DIVORCE

your ex-spouse.

Always consult your legal adviser for contingencies that are unique to your situation. Additional expenses may include repainting, landscaping, or replacing appliances or carpeting. One advantage I offer is that I have a team of contractors that can, in certain situations defer payment until settlement, and will agree to be paid from the home sale proceeds. This allows you to get the much needed repairs done in efforts to obtain the highest net yield from the sale of your property, but does so without requiring you to pay thousands of dollars upfront. This is invaluable in situations where a glaring defect is present that will cripple the home's value, and it comes at a time when money is potentially already limited. It also reduces the chances of a major argument over finances, as you are essentially using your home's jointly owned equity as collateral, and are deferring payment until the funds are freed up. With neither party hemorrhaging funds directly from savings, this should make decision-making a bit easier in this respect. There should also be clear direction on how to handle the unexpected while in the process of selling the home — for example, if a home inspection reveals a cracked foundation or termite infestation. Ex-spouses sometimes agree to a fixed amount of time to share expenses prior to the sale of the home. Quick decisions can be damaging, especially when it comes to co-ownership or one spouse occupying the home until it sells. By keeping emotions at bay while making important decisions and focusing on what needs to be done to sell your home, you and your ex-spouse can move on faster. I will always do my best to make myself available to consult and help you manage your expectations of your ex-spouse, and vice versa.

REASONABLE AND REALIS LE AND REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

Since the home is one of the most valuable marital assets, dividing the property between a couple in the throes of divorce can be a major source of contention. If you have other properties,

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