Real Estate and Divorce Attorneys

Real Estate and Divorce

Often, one of a divorcing couple’s largest assets is real estate. Although there are a number of options that you and your ex-spouse can do with your shared real estate, it is in your best interest to speak with an attorney before making a decision or signing any documents. If documents are not first reviewed by an experienced divorce attorney, you can suffer steep tax penalties or other unforeseen problems in the future. It is important to speak with a trusted, experienced divorce attorney in Virginia who can help you understand your options, the implications of each, and how to proceed mindfully.

Options For Real Estate When Divorcing

To avoid regret or unnecessary financial hardship after your divorce, seek advice from a thorough and experienced Virginia divorce attorney. At the divorce and family law firm of Claudia J. Zucker, we listen to our client’s goals and then discuss the best options for the real estate they share with a soon-to-be ex-spouse. Our attorneys can help with the following common solutions, or discuss other real estate options that might be available to you:

  • Sell the house and share profits
  • One person buys out the other
  • One person signs over their share of the house
  • Continue to co-own house, called “nesting,” in the interest of children
  • Choose a time to sell in the future, such as when the market goes up

While it’s possible to reach many of these decisions amicably, a court order can often be the mandating factor. Fiery emotions can make listing a house or agreeing on other aspects impossible to achieve without a third party. An indiscriminating judge can be the third party who will ultimately help you come to the decisions that will affect the rest of your future, or you can hire a knowledgeable person, such as an attorney, who will work for you, keeping your best interests in mind the whole time.

Speak With a Divorce Attorney

Claudia J. Zucker proudly serves the Northern Virginia area, assisting in divorce and family matters. Contact our Arlington office at (703) 596-1005 to learn how we can help you decide what to do with your shared real estate and file for divorce.