When a relationship changes, the house often becomes the quiet centre of everything.
It’s where routines happened. It’s where kids sleep. It’s where money is tied up. It is usually the largest shared asset.
If you are separating or divorcing in Ottawa, questions about the home tend to surface quickly. Sometimes before legal paperwork. Sometimes before conversations feel steady.
This page gathers the real estate side of those questions in one place.
Who this page is for
This is for people who are:
- Early in the process and unsure what happens to the house
- Trying to understand whether selling is automatic
- Wondering if one person can stay
- Concerned about mortgage responsibility
- Quietly researching before speaking with a lawyer
- Looking for context before making decisions
You do not need to have a plan yet. Many people don’t.
