3. Legally speaking,… selling your Yuba County house in divorce?
Legally speaking,… selling your Yuba County
In previous article we wrote about a broader topic of selling your house while in divorce in Yuba County, CA. In this blog, we will cover the legal aspects specifically of the same topic.
Your house is your property. An so, in California, the law says any property you got during your marriage belongs to both of you equally, yes, that includes your house. For divorcing couples, it means they must decide what to do with it. You can find more information about California's community property laws on California Courts website.
You have options:
- Sell the house and split the money. 💰 This is often the simplest solution, especially if you're both ready for a fresh start.
- One of you buys the other out. 🏡 This could be a good option if one of you loves the house and can afford to keep it.
- **Keep the house together. ** This is usually not recommended unless you're on excellent terms.
Whatever decision you make, don’t forget to contact a good lawyer in Yuba County, and not just any lawyer. Make sure…drumroll…he or she is a divorce lawyer! These special angels will help you understand and keep your rights, which always titles the balance to fair outcome on your end. To find a family law specialist in Yuba County, you can search the interwebs of the State Bar of California, another option is to contact us and we may have an excellent referral for you.
You do not always have to sell your house in Yuba City if you are going through a divorce. 💨 However, if you are looking to do it quickly, consider speaking to YubaHomeBuyer.com.
Don't go through this alone. Contact us today for a free consultation! 📞
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