Selling a house during a divorce in Gainesville? Split it cleanly with a cash sale.
Get a written cash offer on your Gainesville house within 24 hours and close in as little as 7 days. No repairs, no showings, no commissions.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house in a divorce in Gainesville?
Yes. A cash sale gives both spouses one clear number, no showings, and a closing date you can write into the settlement. Both owners on the deed sign, and the title company can hold or split the proceeds as your agreement or court order directs.
In Gainesville, that means working with the Alachua County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How divorce works in Alachua County
Every divorce situation in Alachua County, which includes Gainesville follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Petition filed
Divorce in Florida is filed in the family division of the Alachua County Circuit Court (8th Judicial Circuit). Florida requires at least 20 days between filing and final judgment (s. 61.19).
Equitable distribution
Marital assets, including the home, are divided equitably under s. 61.075 — not always 50/50, but fairly.
Decide on the house
One spouse buys out the other, you sell and split, or the court orders a sale if you can't agree.
Sign the contract
Everyone on title signs. If there's a court order, the sale follows it.
Close and split
The title company pays the mortgage and divides the rest exactly as the agreement says.
Selling a house in a divorce in Gainesville
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, and many older homes near campus have been student rentals for decades. Home to the University of Florida, Alachua County has a large share of older rentals and student housing around Gainesville.
We buy houses in a divorce in Duckpond, Duval, Porters, Haile Plantation and Northwest Gainesville, and anywhere else in Gainesville and the rest of Alachua County.
| County | Alachua County, North Central Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Gainesville |
| Court for divorce cases | Alachua County Circuit Court (8th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Alachua County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Alachua County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Duckpond, Duval, Porters, Haile Plantation, Northwest Gainesville |
Options for Gainesville homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Gainesville homeowners in this spot usually weigh buyout, keep it jointly for now, list with an agent and sell for cash. We're happy to talk through each one — no pressure.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- You can't agree on price or repairs
- Showings are awkward with both of you involved
- One of you has already moved out
- You need the money to restart
Three steps. Your schedule.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Gainesville property.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Gainesville homeowners ask about divorce
Do both spouses have to agree to sell?
If both names are on the deed, both have to sign. If you can't agree, the court can order the sale as part of the divorce.
Can we sell before the divorce is final?
Yes, if you both agree. Many couples sell first so the settlement just divides cash.
Where do Gainesville couples file for divorce?
In the family division of the Alachua County Circuit Court (8th Judicial Circuit). At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing (s. 61.021).
Do you buy houses in Gainesville?
Yes. We buy in Duckpond, Duval, Porters and Haile Plantation and every other part of Gainesville, as well as the rest of Alachua County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Gainesville?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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Get your no-obligation cash offer on your Gainesville property.
Two minutes to submit, a written offer within 24 hours, and the closing date you choose. Nothing to fix, nothing to list.