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How I Help Attorneys Prevent Post-Decree Modifications on Real Property
One of the biggest reasons divorce cases come back after final decree? The property agreement doesn’t actually work. Not because it was poorly written— but because it wasn’t aligned with lending guidelines. Where Agreements Break Down On paper, many property...
Divorced… But Still on the Mortgage? The Hidden Risk No One Talks About
I understand the hesitation. You’re going through a divorce, and you’re looking at a 2.75% interest rate thinking: “Why would we ever give this up?” And in an amicable situation, it can feel like the easiest solution is: One person stays in the home Both names stay on...
Cash-Out vs. Buyout Refinance After Divorce: What You Need to Know
Are you planning to refinance after your divorce… but haven’t planned for it yet? Because this is where I see people lose money. And not a small amount. I’m talking about thousands of dollars over time—all because the wrong type of refinance was used....
Can You Buy a House Before Your Divorce Is Final?
Most people assume the answer is no. They think: “I have to wait until the divorce is finalized… then I’ll figure out where I’m going to live.” And to be honest—most lenders will tell you the same thing. But that’s not always accurate. I’ve helped numerous clients...
How Important Is Homeownership After Divorce?
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s easy to think: “I just need to get through this… I’ll figure everything else out later.” Especially when it comes to homeownership. But this is where a lot of people make a costly mistake. Because what you decide during the...
Amicable Divorce Doesn’t Mean You Can Skip the Planning
There’s a lot to admire about an amicable divorce. You’re choosing respect. You’re choosing cooperation. You’re choosing what’s best for your family—especially your kids. And I love that. But here’s what I’m starting to see more and more: Just because your divorce is...
Divorced After 10 Years of Marriage? You May Be Eligible for Social Security Benefits on Your Ex-Spouse
One of the most overlooked financial rules in divorce involves Social Security benefits. If you were married for at least 10 years, you may be eligible to collect Social Security based on your ex-spouse’s work record — even after the divorce. Many people don’t realize...
Paying Support After Divorce? The 2018 Tax Law Change Could Cost You More Than You Think
If you are the one paying support after divorce, the tax rules are not what they used to be. Since 2018, maintenance (alimony) is no longer tax-deductible for the person paying it. That means the income you use to pay support is fully taxable to you, even though that...
You Took Out a HELOC to Buy Out Your Ex… Were You Hoping the Interest Would Be Deductible?
Now that tax season is here, I’ve been having more conversations with people who are looking back at decisions they made during their divorce and wondering if they should have structured things differently. One situation that comes up a lot involves using a home...
Capital Gains and the Marital Home — The Tax Surprise Many Divorcing Couples Don’t See Coming
One of the biggest financial mistakes I see during divorce has nothing to do with the mortgage, the interest rate, or even the settlement itself. It has to do with capital gains tax on the marital home — and the problem is that many people don’t think about it until...