Section 3801 Of Chapter 8. Deferred Sale Of Home Order From California Family Law Code >> Division 9. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 8.
3801
. (a) If one of the parties has requested a deferred sale of
home order pursuant to this chapter, the court shall first determine
whether it is economically feasible to maintain the payments of any
note secured by a deed of trust, property taxes, insurance for the
home during the period the sale of the home is deferred, and the
condition of the home comparable to that at the time of trial.
(b) In making this determination, the court shall consider all of
the following:
(1) The resident parent's income.
(2) The availability of spousal support, child support, or both
spousal and child support.
(3) Any other sources of funds available to make those payments.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature, by requiring the
determination under this section, to do all of the following:
(1) Avoid the likelihood of possible defaults on the payments of
notes and resulting foreclosures.
(2) Avoid inadequate insurance coverage.
(3) Prevent deterioration of the condition of the family home.
(4) Prevent any other circumstance which would jeopardize both
parents' equity in the home.