It doesn’t take much to complicate the division of property portion of divorce. And a house, usually the biggest chip on the table, often plays a big part. In a divorce, houses can be considered either community property, separate property, an inheritance, or in some cases, a combination of any of these.

Houses are often key pieces of divorce settlements. With the cost, equity, and other factors, they’re also one of the most complex assets to deal with.

Starting the conversation about a prenuptial agreement can be awkward, but it’s an important one to have.

Sweat equity can increase the value of shared assets, which often impacts divorce settlements.