The marital home is often the heart of a family — but what happens to it during a divorce? 

This week on Marriage Is About Love Divorce Is About Money®, Gabrielle Clemens, JD, LLM, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and Accredited Estate Planner, guides listeners through one of the most emotionally and financially charged decisions in divorce: what to do with the marital home.

Divorce is about more than emotional closure — it’s about smart financial planning. Gabrielle skillfully navigates both the emotional ties and practical realities involved, offering critical strategies to help you make informed decisions about your home’s future.

Whether you’re considering staying, selling, or renting, this episode will equip you with the insights you need to safeguard your financial future and embrace a new beginning.

Key Highlights:

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• Should You Stay or Go? Gabrielle explains how to weigh your emotional attachment to the home against practical factors like ongoing costs, taxes, and mortgage qualifications
  
• Selling Smart: Learn why it’s essential to get an independent appraisal and how to calculate your net proceeds after transaction costs
  
• Renting vs. Buying: If you’re not ready to buy again, renting may be a smart temporary option. Gabrielle explains when this move makes sense
  
• Joint Ownership: Some couples opt for temporary joint ownership — Gabrielle shares when this might be a beneficial option, especially for families with children
  
• Calculating Home Equity: Get a step-by-step guide to accurately calculate your home’s equity and understand the buyout process between spouses
  
• Enforceable Divorce Agreements: Gabrielle emphasizes the importance of detailed agreements about the home — everything from repairs to realtor selection must be clearly outlined to ensure legal enforceability
  
• Starting Fresh: Gabrielle encourages involving children in the decision-making process and considering a fresh start rather than holding onto the home for emotional reasons
  
• And more!
  

Resources:

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• “Marriage Is About Love Divorce Is About Money®” by Gabrielle Clemens
  

Connect with Gabrielle Clemens: 

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• LinkedIn: Gabrielle Clemens 
  
• Instagram: @gabbyclemensdivorce
  
• GabrielleClemens.com
  
• Phone: (781) 910-4770