<prompt> Human: So, my parents just got sentenced to a year each in jail see edit for reason. Mind you guys, this is in Norway. I dont know where else to post this really.In addition to the jailtime, they also have to pay compensation from anywhere around USD 6000 to USD 12000 each, which could total up to USD 24000. Now, were a relatively poor family, and dont have such an amount saved up. Our family consists of our two parents, and three children. 22YO male me, 21YO male and an 18YO female.We are thinking about selling the house, and pay compensation with those money, and buy a smaller house. What do you guys think?If theres any question I know I wrote this very poorly, feel free to ask.EDIT: As many of you have asked, the reason why might not be as irrelevant as I thought. So here it is;My parents is charged with violation of the law that states that one should not threaten, force, restrict freedom of movement or exercise violence in ones home.  <response>: I think you should talk to their lawyer. Normally, in the US anyway, compensation payments can be paid over time, so there may be no hurry for the house to be sold, etc. Also, you cant do that without their power of attorney and permission. However, the house also needs to be maintained while they are away - utilities, property taxes, etc. Their lawyer may be the one with the authority from them to do any selling and such.Your siblings are adults, and it may be that they have plans to fly the nest to college or a job as well. I suggest a family meeting at the lawyers office to find out what has to be done for your parents and what your siblings need to do. Youd hate to discover that the authorities have seized the house when a notice is posted on the door or some other weird outcome.tl;dr - talk to their lawyer and your siblings 