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Mediation is a process in which a third person helps the participants in a dispute to resolve it. In order to resolve the dispute, the participants must negotiate a solution. Problem-solving is part of the negotiations. The process of mediation is the management of...

The Capital Gains Exclusion & Selling the Marital Home Buying a new home is an exciting new beginning for married couples. When the time comes to sell the home, the 4Sale sign may not be under such happy circumstances. When the sale of the marital home comes with...

A professional divorce team has a range of team players including the attorney, financial planner, accountant, appraiser, mediator, and yes, a divorce lending professional. Every team member has a significant role ensuring the divorcing client is set to succeed...

So, what now? You were awarded the marital home in the divorce but you’re not currently on the mortgage. How do you work with the Mortgage Holder going forward? Assumption & Release of Liability: When a former spouse assumes ownership of the home and the mortgage,...

Divorce is messy as it is. Throw in the recent changes within the mortgage industry and it may get even messier! When a divorce involves refinancing the marital home, divorcing borrowers typically are looking to pull equity out of the home in order to buy-out the...

Divorcing Homeowners who are selling the marital home should understand the importance of Basis. The Basis of the property is usually the acquisition cost and may be an important number when calculating any capital gains on the sale. The cost is the amount...