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Originally Posted by BetrayedGamer
I worry about a fight for the house. She's told me she wants to agree to a settlement outside of lawyers, but I want to be prepared.
Does any of this matter when the house becomes a fight:
1. She has a kid, I just have dogs.
2. The divorce is 100percent her choice. She has refused to work on things, and has refused numerous attempts requesting to go to a Marriage counselor.
3. I get proof that she's having an emotional affair online.
FYI (and I know it's a question) there is no history of domestic violence. I've never laid a hand on her. I've never broken anything in the house out of anger. At worse I've raised my voice.
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You either would have to buy each other out or sell the house and split proceeds. If you live in a no fault state, which are most states now, her affair or not wanting marriage counseling will not effect how divorce will go and how finances will be split.
I’d talk to a lawyer, first consultation is often free and ask for guidance. Don’t do anything drastic until you get legal advice
I don’t think she’d automatically get the house because she has a kid. It’s her kid. Not yours together. If she will keep the house, she’ll have to buy you out. It might not be a bad idea. You then can move on with your life in a new place.
Just talk to a lawyer and share what you want to happen. Then see what will be possible and realistic
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