For divorcing couples whose family home is community property, it’s often their most valuable asset, and who gets to keep it can be a contentious issue.  It’s usual for the spouse who has primary custody to want the children to remain in their home, attend the same school, and stay close to friends.  However, the divorced spouse can’t always afford to keep the family home because it’s too expensive, so they have to sell, divide the proceeds, and buy smaller homes in the same … [Read more...]