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Note that information given in this section cannot take the place of independent, legal or financial divorce advice. Please read our disclaimer.

 

"Must a house be sold if the husband and wife bought the house together during the marriage and the minor child or children have been living in the home upon a divorce being granted?"

Under Florida divorce law, the court is to consider the desirability of retaining the marital home as a residence for a dependent child of the marriage: when it would be equitable to do so and in the best interest of the child; and when it is financially feasible for the parties to maintain the residence until the child is emancipated.

Alan Jay Braverman is a divorce lawyer and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1973. He is Florida Board Certified in the area of Marital and Family Law. You can reach this divorce attorney at the Law Offices of Braverman & Hymowitz in Fort Lauderdale at (954) 524-0505, ext. 201. View his Divorce Magazine profile online.