Selling a house during a divorce in St. Petersburg? Split it cleanly with a cash sale.
A local Florida buyer for houses in a divorce in St. Petersburg. 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
Can I sell a house in a divorce in St. Petersburg?
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 St. Petersburg, that means working with the Pinellas County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How divorce works in Pinellas County
Here's how a divorce case usually moves in Pinellas County, which includes St. Petersburg. Knowing where you are on this timeline tells you how much room you have to sell.
Petition filed
Divorce in Florida is filed in the family division of the Pinellas County Circuit Court (6th 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 St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg neighborhoods like Shore Acres flooded heavily during Hurricane Helene's surge in 2024. Pinellas is Florida's most densely populated county, with an older housing stock that took heavy surge damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024.
We buy houses in a divorce in Old Northeast, Kenwood, Childs Park, Shore Acres, Disston Heights and Jungle Terrace, and anywhere else in St. Petersburg, plus nearby Clearwater.
See also: Divorce across Pinellas County
| County | Pinellas County, Tampa Bay |
|---|---|
| County seat | Clearwater |
| Court for divorce cases | Pinellas County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Pinellas County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Pinellas County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Old Northeast, Kenwood, Childs Park, Shore Acres, Disston Heights, Jungle Terrace · nearby Clearwater |
Options for St. Petersburg homeowners
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. St. Petersburg 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.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
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 St. Petersburg 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.
Is Florida a 50/50 state?
Florida uses equitable distribution (s. 61.075). It starts from an equal split but the court can adjust for specific factors.
Where do St. Petersburg couples file for divorce?
In the family division of the Pinellas County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit). At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing (s. 61.021).
Do you buy houses in St. Petersburg?
Yes. We buy in Old Northeast, Kenwood, Childs Park and Shore Acres and every other part of St. Petersburg, as well as the rest of Pinellas County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in St. Petersburg?
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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Two minutes to submit, a written offer within 24 hours, and the closing date you choose. Nothing to fix, nothing to list.