Trying to Keep My Home and Dogs During Divorce — Need Advice & Support.
Hi everyone. I never thought I’d post here, but I honestly just need advice and support from people who understand.
My marriage is ending and it’s been emotionally and financially exhausting. We own a house together, and I’m trying to keep it because I truly don’t have anywhere else to go. I’m on the deed but not the mortgage. He moved out voluntarily and is staying with family.
The hardest part has honestly been our dogs. They mean everything to me, and he took them with him without my permission when he left. Being away from them has been heartbreaking. I helped care for them daily, handled appointments, expenses, routines, and have years of memories with them.
I feel like I’m grieving the relationship while also dealing with court, attorneys, finances, and uncertainty all at once. Some days I feel strong, other days completely overwhelmed.
I had a few questions for anyone who’s been through this:
If you were on the deed but not the mortgage, what happened with the house?
Has anyone successfully refinanced and kept the home?
How do courts usually handle pets/dogs in divorce?
Does this process eventually get easier emotionally?
What helped you survive the stress and uncertainty?
Thank you for reading. I just needed to let this out somewhere people might understand.