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Fresh Start Planning: Using Home Equity to Build a Strong Financial Foundation in the New Year

As the new year approaches, many divorcing individuals and the attorneys guiding them, find themselves at a pivotal moment. The settlement is close to final, the family home is being sold or has just sold, and one big question rises to the surface: “What does life look like financially from here?” For attorneys, this is […]

Hidden Home Improvements: How Undocumented Upgrades Can Complicate Your Divorce Settlement

When couples invest in their home during marriage, they rarely think about keeping detailed records. A weekend DIY project here, an undocumented contractor there—it all seems straightforward when you're building a life together. But when divorce enters the picture, those "forgotten" improvements can create significant complications in property valuation and asset division. As a Certified […]

How to Determine a Fair Market Value When Both Spouses Disagree

(Facts, not feelings, should guide real estate value in divorce) Disagreements over the value of a marital home are among the most common and most emotional sticking points in divorce. For most couples, the home is not only their biggest asset but also a symbol of stability, history, and sentiment. So when each spouse has […]

When One Spouse Stops Paying the Mortgage During Divorce

Divorce is stressful enough without the added worry of missed mortgage payments. Yet, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to stop paying during the process—sometimes out of spite, sometimes due to financial strain. For both family law attorneys and divorcing clients, understanding the risks and solutions is critical. Why Missed Mortgage Payments Are So […]

Beyond the Family Home: Why Short-Term Rentals Complicate Divorce Cases

For many divorcing couples, the marital estate now includes more than the family residence or traditional long-term rental. Increasingly, it includes short-term rentals (STRs) such as Airbnbs or Vrbo properties. While these properties may seem similar to other real estate assets, they introduce a host of unique complications that family law attorneys must address. On […]

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