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Dividing the family home on divorce or dissolution if you’re renting

One or both of you may want to carry on renting your home after your break-up, especially if it’s convenient for work, your children’s school, or near friends and family. What you need to do and what your options are depend on your tenancy agreement and whether you’re renting from a private or social landlord.

Dividing the family home on divorce or dissolution if you’re renting

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  • Agreement Builder - Dividing stuff

    The process of answering the questions in each agreement builder should help you consider what outcomes are best for your children and both of you. They can form a useful starting point when discussing your situation with your ex-partner or a legal representative such as a solicitor.

    agreement builder
  • Assets calculator

    Use this tool to do help you calculate your financial situation. Add the information to your 'Agreement builder - Dividing stuff tool' along with your thoughts around what outcomes you'd like to see.

    Debt calculator

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