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Can a court force me to sell my home in a divorce?

Yes. If divorcing spouses cannot agree on the disposition of marital property, the court can order a sale through a judicial partition action. The court may set a minimum price, appoint a referee, or order a public auction. To avoid this, negotiate a buyout, voluntary sale, or deferred sale agreement during the divorce process. Court-ordered sales almost always produce below-market results.

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This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.

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