While the variations are many, options for divvying up home equity in a divorce fall into three basic categories. Sell the house and split the equity. Buy out one spouse. Co-ownership of the home/deferred sale.
Yes, you can write your own contract. However, including all necessary elements is crucial to make it legally binding.
Property Title: A clear title is necessary for the transfer of ownership of the property. Issues such as liens, encumbrances, and easements must be identified and resolved before the closing of the sale. Contract Review: Real estate contracts contain many terms and conditions that can have legal implications.
The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality. In some states, elements of consideration can be satisfied by a valid substitute.
What is a settlement? The settlement is the final stage in the home transaction. This is when the ownership of the property will be transferred from the seller to the buyer.
A contract requires several legal requirements to be valid and enforceable: Consideration: The parties must exchange something of value. Without such an exchange, there is no agreement. Offer and Acceptance: One party must make an offer, and the other must accept it.
(a) An agreement of sale, other than for a cemetery lot, mausoleum or cremation space or opening, shall contain: (1) The date of the agreement. (2) The names of the buyer and seller. (3) A description of the property and the interest to be conveyed.
In a partition lawsuit, there are generally four different steps. First, the court determines each party's ownership interests. Second, the court will decide on the manner of sale. Third, the court will order the property be sold.
To initiate a partition action in Pennsylvania, a co-owner must file a partition complaint at the Court of Common Pleas in the county in which the property is located. The partition complaint will include the names of the co-owners, the property description, the co-owners interest in the property.
You can (well your wife can), but that doesn't mean it's necessarily a good idea. Partition actions can sometimes get complicated. I would at least consult with a couple local real estate attorneys.