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Sandra and her husband Robert own a homestead property in Jacksonville as tenants by the entirety. Robert wants to sell the property to pay off his gambling debts, but Sandra refuses. What is the legal outcome?

Correct Answer

B) The property cannot be sold without both spouses' consent due to homestead protection

Correct: Florida homestead law requires both spouses to consent to any sale or encumbrance of homestead property. A is incorrect because homestead protection prevents unilateral action by one spouse. C is incorrect because creditors cannot force sale of protected homestead property. D is incorrect because a spouse cannot convey homestead property without the other spouse's joinder.

Answer Options
A
Robert can force the sale because he is a co-owner
B
The property cannot be sold without both spouses' consent due to homestead protection
C
Creditors can force the sale if the debts exceed the property value
D
Robert can sell his half interest to satisfy the debts

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