Sell Your House During a Divorce

Who needs to sign

Usually both spouses, especially when both are on the deed. Some states also require a spouse to sign for a family home even when only one name is on title. Your attorneys confirm who must sign.

Follow your agreement or court order

Your settlement agreement or a court order often decides whether the house is sold, the timing and how the proceeds are divided. We work within those terms; we don't decide how the money is split.

When one spouse still lives there

Tell us who lives in the house and how visits can be arranged. The inspection visit and the move-out date are agreed in writing.

Property division differs by state

Most states divide marital property by equitable distribution, while community-property states such as Arizona and Texas follow different rules. Pick your state below for local details where we have them.

Divorce by state

• Arizona: cities we serve
• Colorado: cities we serve
• Divorce in Florida
• Georgia: cities we serve
• Kentucky: cities we serve
• Divorce in New Jersey
• Upstate New York: cities we serve
• North Carolina: cities we serve
• Ohio: cities we serve
• Oklahoma: cities we serve
• South Carolina: cities we serve
• Tennessee: cities we serve
• Texas: cities we serve

How the sale works

We review photos and property details before making the final offer. During an inspection period of about 10 business days, a general contractor or another team member visits to estimate repairs. We usually close 2–3 weeks after that inspection period, subject to title and contract requirements, and can go up to 60 days if you need more time. The price, closing-cost allocation and expiration date are in the written agreement. Mortgage payoffs, liens and other amounts due can reduce what you receive at closing.