Can you be forced to sell the marital home following divorce?

There may be uncertainty around financial matters following on from a divorce, particularly in relation to the dividing of assets and the former marital home. This can become difficult when children are involved, as their needs are paramount. It is usually best to ensure that any children involved are able to retain as much normality as possible throughout the divorce process, as it is going to be challenging for them to adjust to change. The change to the family unit may already be hard for them to accept, so by being able to retain the family home, attend the same school and maintain friendships will make the situation easier to come to terms with.

In order to promote stability, a delay can be put in place to ensure that your children are able to remain in the family home until they are old enough to adapt. The