Yes, you can keep your home in a grey divorce if you can afford to buy out your spouse’s share and maintain the property independently.
Retaining ownership of the matrimonial home during a grey divorce requires careful financial planning and negotiation. The house is typically considered a shared matrimonial asset, regardless of whose name is on the title.
To keep your home, you’ll need to:
- Obtain a professional property appraisal to determine current market value
- Calculate your spouse’s equity share that must be bought out
- Demonstrate financial ability to maintain mortgage payments and property expenses
- Refinance the mortgage in your name only
- Negotiate terms through divorce mediation or legal counsel
Consider consulting with a financial advisor and real estate professional to evaluate whether keeping the home aligns with your long-term retirement goals and financial stability.