The House, During a Divorce

If you're here, your life just got turned upside down, and you're still bracing for whatever comes next. You can let that breath out here. Nothing on this page asks you to decide anything.

Molly A. Jones, REALTOR®Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker

I'm Molly Jones. I've helped a lot of families through this, and I've been through a divorce myself, so I know how heavy the house can feel on top of everything else.

Whether you're staying, selling, or have no idea yet, the guides below are written for both of you, in plain English. No sign-up, no email, no tracking of who you are. Read them privately, at your own pace.

And if you ever want to talk it through, I'm here. A call doesn't commit you to anything.

Start here

Selling a House During Divorce in IllinoisYour three options for the house, and the ten things worth deciding up front so the sale doesn't turn into an argument.

If you're thinking about staying

Keeping the House in a Divorce: Buyouts, Refinancing and the Real CostWhat a buyout and a refinance involve, and what staying would actually take.

If you want to see how I work

How I Work With Both of You: Selling a House During Divorce Without Taking SidesSame email to both of you, sent separately, so nobody is guessing what the other heard.

Put it on paper

House Decisions WorksheetPrint it, fill it in together or on your own.

Want to talk it through?

No commitment, and you don't have to have it all figured out. Call or text 217-493-6200, or reach me through the contact page. What you tell me about how you're doing stays with me. Everything about the house goes to both of you.

Contact Molly

Attorneys, mediators and counselors: I'm glad to be a resource for your clients in Mahomet and Champaign County.