Wellington, FL asked in Bankruptcy for Florida

Q: I was told I can only use the profit from selling my home to purchase another home if currently in ch. 13 bankruptcy.

Im separating and need to sell my home but my husband is in ch. 13, the attorney said he has to use the profit to purchase another home but only have a year to do so, is this true? Should I file for a divorce so this doesn’t affect me?

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You need to consult with an attorney of your own. It is unclear, for example, how you could sell the home without your husband's approval. Filing for divorce would not have any effect.

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