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5 Critical Tips on Keeping the Family Home in a Wisconsin Divorce - #4

May 05, 2025 • Sterling Lawyers • Episode 4

Worried about losing your home in a Wisconsin divorce? In this Wisconsin Family Law Insider episode, I reveal 5 essential strategies that could help you keep your house when most people think it's impossible.

Drawing from our experience handling hundreds of cases each month, I share:

How special "divorce buyout loans" let you access up to 95-97% of your home's value (unlike traditional refinancing)
The income qualification factors lenders consider, including how child support can count 25% higher
Critical credit protection strategies during and after divorce
Why you don't need 20% down to refinance (and Wisconsin-specific assistance programs)
How debt allocation in your divorce decree can help you qualify for financing

Listen in for practical guidance on navigating Wisconsin's community property laws while protecting your home and financial future. I'll help you understand your options while avoiding the emotional trap of becoming "house rich but cash poor."