A dignified sale.
A difficult time.
Selling the marital home during or after divorce is emotionally difficult and legally complex. We handle both dimensions with the professionalism the situation requires.
A home sale during divorce is unlike any other real estate transaction.
There are typically two clients with two attorneys and often two very different perspectives on price, timing, and process. The home may hold years of memories, difficult ones, or both. Decisions that would be simple in other transactions become emotionally weighted here.
Our approach is grounded in three principles: complete professionalism, absolute discretion, and equal treatment of both parties when we represent both. We coordinate with your family law attorneys, we handle communication carefully, and we work toward the outcome your divorce agreement or court order requires.
We are not therapists or mediators. But we do understand that this is a difficult moment in your life, and we treat every interaction with the care that reality deserves. Our goal is to make the real estate portion of your divorce as clean, professional, and quick as possible so you can move forward.
The pieces
we take on.
Every specialty has its own requirements. Here is exactly what our approach covers when we take on this kind of work.
Dual representation carefully
When both parties agree to have us represent the sale, we operate with clear neutrality. Both parties get the same information at the same time. We do not take sides, do not share private information between parties, and defer legal questions to your attorneys.
Attorney coordination
We work closely with family law attorneys on both sides. Documentation, disclosure, timing, and proceeds distribution all flow through the proper legal channels. We make sure the real estate side never complicates the legal side.
Sensitive handling
Showings scheduled around both parties, discreet marketing, careful handling of neighbors and community, and complete confidentiality about the situation. The public listing looks like any other listing. What the neighbors know about your situation is entirely up to you.
Step by step,
done right.
A clear, sequential process. No surprises, no shortcuts, no ambiguity about what happens when.
Confidential consultation
A private conversation about your situation, timeline, and legal status. We do not need to know the details of your divorce, only what is required to sell the home professionally. If both parties are represented separately, we coordinate with both attorneys from the start.
Coordinated with counsel
We work with your family law attorney (and your ex's attorney if applicable) to ensure the sale meets any court orders or agreement requirements. Proceeds distribution, timing, and disclosure requirements all follow the legal framework you have established.
Preparation and sale
Preparing the home for sale, listing it appropriately, managing showings, and negotiating offers. All communication with both parties (or their attorneys) happens in parallel and with equal transparency.
Closing and distribution
At closing, proceeds are distributed according to your divorce agreement or court order. We work with the closing attorney to make sure this happens correctly. When keys change hands, that piece of your divorce is done.
Available across
all nine towns.
Our divorce real estate practice serves families in all nine South Shore towns. We work with family law attorneys across the region and are familiar with the specific requirements of Massachusetts divorce proceedings.
Yes, in most cases, if both parties agree. Selling a home during divorce is common, and courts often prefer it because it removes a significant asset from ongoing negotiations. You will want to coordinate with your family law attorney and any court orders in place. If one party disagrees with selling, that becomes a legal question for your attorneys, not a real estate question.
Proceeds are distributed according to your divorce agreement, court order, or separation agreement. In Massachusetts, marital assets are subject to equitable distribution, which does not necessarily mean fifty-fifty. Your attorney will guide you on your specific situation. At closing, funds typically go into an escrow account or attorney trust account and are distributed per your agreement.
This is a legal question, not a real estate question. If you and your ex cannot agree on price, timing, or listing decisions, the resolution comes from your divorce agreement or court order. We provide market data and professional recommendations, but we cannot make the decision for you. Your attorneys will guide you through the legal process for resolving disagreements.
In Massachusetts, dual agency is permitted only with informed written consent from both parties. When both parties agree to have us represent the sale, we operate with strict neutrality: same information, same access, same treatment. If either party is uncomfortable with this arrangement or if the situation is highly adversarial, we may recommend that each party have separate representation.