During the divorce process, there are numerous issues related to your property and finances that may arise. As you work to divide your marital property, some of the most pressing issues that you will need to address will be related to your family home. Whether you owned your home before getting married or purchased it during your marriage, decisions will need to be made about the ownership of the property going forward. An experienced attorney can help you understand your options and work with you to resolve issues related to property division.

Ownership Rights for Your Family Home

If one spouse owned the home before the marriage, it is generally considered the separate property of that spouse. However, this can change if the home has been commingled with marital assets or if both spouses have contributed to the mortgage, maintenance, and home improvements. While you may be able to retain ownership of a home you owned before getting married, you may need to reimburse your spouse for any contributions he or she made to the home during your marriage.