Appraisals in Family Law Cases
In a divorce, the family home is typically the largest asset that needs to be divided. For this reason it is extremely important to have an accurate value of the home.
Dividing Real Estate in DIvorce - Don't Forget the Quitclaim!
Dividing Real Estate in a divorce can quickly turn into a big mess, and it often does. I share this case story with you, so that you and/or your Family Law clients don't find yourself in this situation.
The Top 5 Tips for Divorcing Homeowners
As perhaps your most valuable asset, the house you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse share can become a major sticking point in your settlement. Before you contact your attorney to begin negotiating, consider these 5 important tips:
Divorce Real Estate: Calculating The Equity in Your Home
You've decided to go your separate ways and now it is time to divide the assets you've accumulated during the time of your marriage. Typically the equity in the home represents a significant portion of those assets so care must be taken to understand the equity position of the home.
Holding the Home Hostage in Divorce
In this weeks case study we had the following scenario…
Real Property and Protecting Your Clients During Divorce
Real property land mines come in many shapes and sizes. A surprise mortgage default, a changing market, or surprise liens can derail even the steadiest divorce case.
The Benefit of Proper Discovery in Divorce Cases
How many times have you witnessed a divorcing couple arguing and negotiating endlessly over the proceeds of selling their home?
Five Questions to Ask Your Realtor in a Divroce Case
70% of divorces involve property, so selecting a real estate agent is crucial.
Proving Alienation in High Conflict Custody Matters
What happens when one parent purposefully undermines the other, influencing a child to become alienated from the other?
Zillow’s Fall From Grace: What it Means for Family Law
Zillow’s announcement to lay off 25% of its workforce sent shock waves across the real estate industry. Here’s why.
The Personal Property Dilemma in Divorce Cases
As you know, when your clients need to sell their house, the property must be empty of all belongings before escrow closes. Here’s the dilemma: The clock starts ticking as soon as the property is under contract.