Selling Home After Divorce

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Selling your home in missouri after divorce does not automatically terminate alimony unless specified in the divorce decree. However, significant financial changes from the sale could allow your ex to request a modification. Consult a local family law attorney to review your decree and financial options.

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The divorce decree only awarded me a minimal amount of alimony and the house. I won’t be able to pay bills without either the alimony or using the money I make from the sale of my home
Selling your home doesn’t automatically terminate alimony in Missouri unless your divorce decree includes specific terms linking the two. However, if your financial situation changes significantly after the sale, your ex might request a modification. Consult a local family law attorney to review your decree and options.