DiscoverJourney Beyond Divorce PodcastHow to Keep the Marital Home: A Strategy Your Attorney Doesn’t Even Know with Real Estate Divorce Expert, Jeffrey Landers
How to Keep the Marital Home: A Strategy Your Attorney Doesn’t Even Know with Real Estate Divorce Expert, Jeffrey Landers

How to Keep the Marital Home: A Strategy Your Attorney Doesn’t Even Know with Real Estate Divorce Expert, Jeffrey Landers

Update: 2025-03-19
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One of the most emotional and financially complex decisions in divorce is what to do with the marital home. This property often represents security, stability, and normalcy—especially with children involved. However, the decision to keep or sell the marital home comes with significant financial and legal implications that many people, and even attorneys, may overlook.

In this episode, we’ll explore the pros and cons of keeping the marital home, the risks of co-owning after divorce, and the challenges of selling or buying out a spouse’s share. We'll also discuss what the monied spouse should consider in a buyout, financial hurdles for the lesser-monied spouse, and key mortgage considerations. Plus, we'll touch on the role of alimony, child support, and how high interest rates impact real estate decisions in divorce.

Join Jeff Landers, a divorce real estate expert with 40 years of experience, as he shares valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of the marital home during divorce—ensuring you make the best decision for your financial future.

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How to Keep the Marital Home: A Strategy Your Attorney Doesn’t Even Know with Real Estate Divorce Expert, Jeffrey Landers

How to Keep the Marital Home: A Strategy Your Attorney Doesn’t Even Know with Real Estate Divorce Expert, Jeffrey Landers

Karen McMahon