“Marital debt must be addressed early to clarify which obligations will be the responsibility of each party. Then steps must be taken with creditors to transfer all debt liability to the responsible party.” – DENISE FONTYN, CDLP, with the Divorce Real Estate Institute, Inc. Recently, we talked about the 6/36 Rule and how it affects a divorcing spouse’s […]
Once you and your spouse decide to split, you’ll have many issues to work out: not the least of which is deciding what to do with the family home. If you have children together, one of you could make a strong argument for staying on and raising the kids in what is possibly the only […]
As a successful San Diego divorce attorney, you’d never violate the State Bar’s Rules of Professional Conduct by trying to represent both spouses during a divorce case. It’s a decision you simply wouldn’t make. Real estate agents, however, abide by a slightly different set of rules. The average agent can, and sometimes does, legally represent both […]
Property values can vary widely, especially in California. To appraise your divorcing client’s home accurately, it’s helpful to know the difference between an appraisal, a CMA, and Zillow’s Zestimate value tool. Here’s an overview of appraisal types, plus a few tips to keep in mind: Appraisal: Performed by a certified appraiser, this official evaluation is the […]