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Real Estate Considerations in Divorce

While every divorce has its own unique issues and challenges, most separating couples face the same problems relating to the disposition of the former marital home. If real property issues are not thoroughly considered during divorce proceedings, financial and emotional problems could linger for years after the divorce is final. This article highlights several important issues that everyone who is going through a divorce or who is recently divorced should consider with regard to the disposition of marital real property, and offers some tips on how to address them.

41 minute read December 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM

By

Gary M. Kaleita

Real Estate Considerations in Divorce

While every divorce has its own unique issues and challenges, most separating couples face the same problems relating to the disposition of the former marital home. If real property issues are not thoroughly considered during divorce proceedings, financial and emotional problems could linger for years after the divorce is final.

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