Q: Are the spouses of the divorce permitted to cancel the case prior to the final trial or select the broker?
In this case, both lawyers decided to sell the property (house), and select the broker. They agreed to give the spouses 5% of the house value to get an apartment and keep the remainder in escrow until the case is finalized because the spouses disagree on the percentage split. Will the escrow account accrue interest and will the spouses be charged a fee for the escrow service? Can the case be postponed if one of the spouses is unemployed and would be unable to pay the expenses of an apartment?
A: You would need to notify your counsel that this deal may not be viable due to the lack of income for an apartment and you have not stated what State you are in so the laws of that State are applicable with regard to child support and alimony.
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