Q: How does a judge decide who gets the house when you get a divorce?
My husband and I bought a house together a few years ago. I have my 2 kids from my first marriage, they live with me full time. He has his kid from his 2nd marriage which is here part time. He keeps telling me to leave because I dont like how he treats my kids. Yet he wont divorce me. If we get a divorce, how is it determined what happens to the house which is the only thing we both have our names on?
A: The judge would simply order the house sold and have the realized funds distributed equitably. Good luck.
A: If you cannot agree on what to do with the home the Court would order the home to be sold and the proceeds equitably divided between you and your husband.
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