Last September my husband told me he wanted a divorce, but he does not appear to have done anything to initiate one. We are still living together in the house we both own. We have talked about selling the house next spring after we do several projects to get it ready to put on the market. I recently found out that he wants to sell it now, which would result in a financial loss for both of us. In addition, we have children and I would like to stay in the house for at least another, but maybe longer for their stability. What would he have to do to force me to sell? Thank you.
Your husband would have to file an equitable distribution action against you in order to get a court order that provides for the distribution of the marital assets however, he would be unable to file for equitable distribution until you both separated and began living separate and apart.
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