Home / Divorce / Lee County, FL
Divorce · Lee County, FL

Selling a house during a divorce in Lee County? Split it cleanly with a cash sale.

A local Florida buyer for houses in a divorce in Lee County. Two minutes to request an offer, and you choose the closing date.

  • Written cash offer within 24 hours
  • No obligation to accept
  • You pick the closing date
Free cash offer · Lee CountyStep 1 of 10
Prefer to talk? Call (407) 801-4605
24 hrsTo your written offer
$0Repairs required
$0Commissions or fees
7 daysFastest closing
Short answer

Can I sell a house in a divorce in Lee County?

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 Lee County, that means working with the Lee County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.

Florida timeline

How divorce works in Lee County

Here's how a divorce case usually moves in Lee County. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.

  1. Petition filed

    Divorce in Florida is filed in the family division of the Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit). Florida requires at least 20 days between filing and final judgment (s. 61.19).

  2. Equitable distribution

    Marital assets, including the home, are divided equitably under s. 61.075 — not always 50/50, but fairly.

  3. 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.

  4. Sign the contract

    Everyone on title signs. If there's a court order, the sale follows it.

  5. Close and split

    The title company pays the mortgage and divides the rest exactly as the agreement says.

Read the full Florida divorce guide →
Local

Selling a house in a divorce in Lee County

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County in 2022. Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and Sanibel saw catastrophic surge, and many damaged homes are still subject to the FEMA 50% substantial-damage rule.

We buy houses in a divorce throughout Lee County, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, and in unincorporated areas.

City pages: Cape Coral

CountyLee County, Southwest Florida
County seatFort Myers
Court for divorce casesLee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit)
Official records & court salesLee County Clerk of Court
Property taxesLee County Tax Collector
Where we buyCape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
Your options

Is selling right for your Lee County house?

Selling to us is one option, not the only one. Lee County homeowners in this spot usually weigh buyout, keep it jointly for now, list with an agent and sell for cash. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.

Compare every option in the Florida guide →
Sound familiar?
  • 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
The process

Three steps. Your schedule.

Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Lee County property.

01 / TELL US

Tell us about the house

Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.

02 / GET AN OFFER

Get a written cash offer

We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.

03 / CLOSE

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.

Common questions

What Lee County homeowners ask about divorce

Can we sell before the divorce is final?

Yes, if you both agree. Many couples sell first so the settlement just divides cash.

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.

Where do Lee County couples file for divorce?

In the family division of the Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit). At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing (s. 61.021).

Do you buy houses in every part of Lee County?

Yes — including Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, the county seat of Fort Myers, and unincorporated areas.

Which court handles divorce cases in Lee County?

The Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit). The Lee County Clerk of Court keeps the official records and runs court-ordered sales.

How fast can you close in Lee County?

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.

Get started

Get your no-obligation cash offer on your Lee County property.

Two minutes to submit, a written offer within 24 hours, and the closing date you choose. Nothing to fix, nothing to list.

No fees. No obligation. No pressure to accept.