Clients going through a divorce ask their agent the same questions: what does it cost to file, can I still sell, and can I keep the house? These pages answer them with sourced facts. They are free to send to a client, add to a newsletter or put on your website.
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- What it costs to file for divorce in every state. The court filing fee for all 50 states, each checked against a statute or the court’s own fee schedule. Fees run from about $83 to $550 depending on the state and county.
- Automatic orders: what filing switches on by itself. In twenty-two states, filing for divorce puts both spouses under a court order that bars selling, transferring or borrowing against property. Read this before listing.
- Keeping the house. The buyout, the true carrying cost and deferred sale.
- Selling the house in a divorce. Who signs, and the tax rules that decide what it is worth.
- State divorce kits. The forms, deadlines and costs for each state.
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Thinking about a divorce, or helping someone who is? Here is something most people are never told: in 22 states, the moment a divorce is filed, both spouses are barred from selling or borrowing against property. Before you list, sell or refinance, read this free guide from The Cusp: https://thecusp.app/automatic-orders/ . It also links to the filing fee in every state and to guides on keeping or selling the house. General information, not legal advice.
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What does it cost to file for divorce where you live? The court’s fee ranges from about $83 to $550. Every state, with its source: https://thecusp.app/divorce-costs/
For a client who asks about the house
Before we do anything with the property, please read this: https://thecusp.app/automatic-orders/ . In some states, filing for divorce freezes sales and loans automatically. Check your state first, and talk to your attorney.
For agents who work with, or want to work with, people going through a divorce
The Cusp offers a free training and a free 20-question exam for real estate agents. Passing qualifies you to apply for our referral panel. Places are limited and are never sold or promised. To be considered, an agent needs at least 6 transactions over the past 2 consecutive years, a rating of 4.7 stars or higher on public platforms such as Google and Zillow, at least 10 positive client testimonials, and no history of disciplinary action on their license. See how it works. Or read seven things every agent should know when working with a divorcing couple.
The Cusp is not a law firm and this is general information, not legal advice. Court fees and rules change, so confirm them with the court or an attorney.