Selling a house during a divorce in Tampa? Split it cleanly with a cash sale.
We buy houses in a divorce across Tampa as-is, for cash. Tell us your timeline and we'll build the closing around it.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell a house in a divorce in Tampa?
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.
For Tampa properties, the local steps run through the Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit) and the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court.
How divorce works in Hillsborough County
The steps below follow Florida statutes and the offices that handle them in Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa.
Petition filed
Divorce in Florida is filed in the family division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th 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 Tampa
Tampa's older bungalows and block homes range from Seminole Heights to flood-prone South Tampa. Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 left flood and wind damage across Hillsborough County, from South Tampa to inland neighborhoods along the Alafia River.
We buy houses in a divorce in Seminole Heights, Ybor City, West Tampa, Sulphur Springs, East Tampa, Town 'n' Country and South Tampa, and anywhere else in Tampa, plus nearby Brandon and Sun City Center.
See also: Divorce across Hillsborough County
| County | Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay |
|---|---|
| County seat | Tampa |
| Court for divorce cases | Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Hillsborough County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Hillsborough County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Seminole Heights, Ybor City, West Tampa, Sulphur Springs, East Tampa, Town 'n' Country, South Tampa · nearby Brandon, Sun City Center |
Options for Tampa homeowners
You have more than one way out. Tampa homeowners in this spot usually weigh buyout, keep it jointly for now, list with an agent and sell for cash. We'll tell you honestly if another option fits better.
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 Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa couples file for divorce?
In the family division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit). At least one spouse must have lived in Florida for six months before filing (s. 61.021).
Do you buy houses in Tampa?
Yes. We buy in Seminole Heights, Ybor City, West Tampa and Sulphur Springs and every other part of Tampa, as well as the rest of Hillsborough County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Tampa?
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.