You may be wondering: What happens to our home in a Louisville 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...
Transferring Real Property During or After a Louisville Divorce
How is the family home and other real property handled in a Jefferson County or Louisville divorce? What do you need to know about transferring real property during or after a Louisville divorce? Real property is part of the marital property division process associated with any divorce. We are going to limit our conversation to...
Can I Get Back the Down Payment I Provided for Our Home in a Louisville Divorce?
Can one of the parties get back the down payment they provided for the family home in a Louisville 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...
Sell the Family Home or Keep it in a Louisville Divorce
Our clients often ask if it is better to sell the family home or keep it in a Louisville 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 marital property...