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Yes, each party is responsible. However, there may be a credit given for the equivalent of rent to the party who resides in the house. The verbal agreement was probably with no consideration, and there is a law in Florida called the Statute of Frauds, which makes a non-written agreement regarding real property unenforceable. So, you are able to negotiate a new deal. It gets a bit confusing with all the financials, so the best bet is to come to terms with each other, and seek a peaceful solution. I hope that this helps. I realize that the deal is a bit complex and that a simple response may not be sufficient. Hopefully, though, this will give a better idea of the law, so that you can get this settled.

If the house was awarded to your ex-wife in the divorce decree, then she has the right to sell it.  You need to check the divorce decree itself as well as look at the real property records at your county clerk's office.  When you inherit real property it becomes your separate property.  In a divorce a court may only divide community property.  You may need a lawyer's help to file a Bill of Review to attempt  to overturn the award of your separate property home to your ex-wife in the divorce.  The fact that you say you "signed off on" the divorce may be a problem, however, if the decree provides that the house was awarded to your ex-wife.  Do not wait any longer to resolve the title and ownership issues with this real property.

To over simplify, you are entitled to half of everything acquired during the marriage—including you husband’s retirement.   The 20 year “rule” is only applicable to medical (and some other) benefits.   I recommend you not sign anything before talking to an attorney.    You should hire an attorney who is very experienced with military retirement issues as well as family law.