A new beginning to an end

[ImprovedRomeo]

Do NOT use any other item (car, support) to negotiate about the house.

Good point but it depends on the amount of money Sol is asking for. If it's a sinking property I'd rather her not take it and get a few other things in return along with a cash payment. He'd be more than willing to let her keep other 'property' than handing her a big lump sump cash. If he feels cornered he'd say 'fine let's sell the house and we'll divide things up that way' which is probably something to avoid. I know I'd do that if STBXW asks for too much.

Personally I see the property division as one item (house, cars etc), cash, retirement, equity accounts as a second item and spousal support as a third item. And hopefully it's done.