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If both spouses are on the title, both must agree and sign. If there's a court order requiring the sale, the personal representative (or the court itself) can force the sale. If one spouse refuses to cooperate, the other can petition the court for assistance, which may include ordering the sale.
Michigan is an equitable distribution state — marital property (including the home) is divided fairly but not necessarily 50/50. The court considers length of marriage, each spouse's contributions, economic circumstances, and more. Options include: sell and split proceeds, one spouse buys out the other, or defer the sale until kids reach adulthood.
During an ongoing divorce, the court typically issues a standing order preventing either spouse from selling marital assets without consent. Selling before the divorce is finalized usually requires either a written agreement between spouses or a court order authorizing the sale.
If you've lived in the home 2 of the last 5 years, each spouse may individually claim up to $250,000 in capital gains exclusion — for a combined $500,000 exclusion, even if only one spouse remains in the home at the time of sale. Consult a CPA about your specific situation.
Often yes — a cash buyer eliminates the need to maintain and show the home over months, removes the ongoing financial entanglement of shared mortgage payments, provides a guaranteed close date, and speeds up the overall divorce resolution. When the goal is a clean break, speed matters.
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