What divorcing couples can do if they can't sell their home

1. Live together while trying to sell: One spouse stays in separate quarters of the house.

2. Keep joint ownership: Wait to sell until the market improves.

3. Buy the other out: A partner refinances or takes out a home equity loan and pays off the other partner in a lump sum or in installments.

4. Rent out a room: If the house won't sell, defray housing costs by taking in a border.

5. Stop paying the mortgage: A legal option that is a last resort and should only be done after discussing with an attorney.

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