A large Hockessin house is often the biggest asset in a divorce, and the one that is hardest to divide. One spouse may want to stay, the other may want out, and a listing that drags on keeps both of them tied to the mortgage. Delaware's Family Court handles divorce and the division of marital property, and the statute gives the home some special attention.
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Kaizen Home Buyers is a cash buyer. The purchase is as-is, with no repairs and no commission to an agent. We make an offer within 24 hours and can close in 14 to 30 days or on a date tied to your agreement. We are not part of your case. We give your attorneys a number to compare with a listing or a buyout.
A New Castle County divorce is filed at Family Court, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington. At least one spouse must have lived in Delaware for six months before filing, and the spouses must be separated for six months unless the case rests on misconduct. The courts site says spouses may be separated in one house if they do not share a bedroom, which matters when neither can afford to move out yet.
Title 13 lists tax consequences among the factors the court considers in dividing marital property, along with length of the marriage, each spouse's income and contributions as homemaker. For a high-value home, that makes tax advice important before any sale or buyout. A tax professional can address the numbers. Court staff cannot give legal advice, and low-income residents are pointed to the Legal Help Link.
Delaware's realty transfer tax law exempts a conveyance between spouses and one between former spouses for property acquired before the final decree. A sale to an outside buyer is taxed at 3 percent, or 2.5 percent where the full local tax applies, split equally between buyer and seller. For a large home, that difference can be significant, so ask your attorney which route fits.
Give us the address and tell us where each owner stands on selling. We give an as-is cash number with no repair bids. For a large home, avoiding months of preparation and open houses can matter when both spouses are living with the decision. Your lawyers can compare it with a listing after counting commission, preparation and carrying cost. Larger homes often need a formal appraisal before a buyout or sale price can be agreed, so ask your attorney whether to order one while we prepare our number.
We stay out of the dispute. Every owner, or someone with court authority, must sign. If the timing works for your case, we can close in 14 to 30 days or on a date tied to your agreement. Call 267-329-0084.
In New Castle County Family Court, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington.
No. The statute lists factors, including awarding the family home or the right to live in it to the parent with whom the children live. A sale is one outcome.
The statute exempts a conveyance between spouses and between former spouses for property acquired before the final decree. Confirm with your attorney.
We can make an as-is cash offer. Closing needs every owner's agreement or a court-authorized person.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm details with the office or a professional.
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