Divorce

When Retirement Meets Divorce

by Eric Baskett April 21, 2012 Divorce

What is a QDRO? To those of us unversed in the common acronyms of divorce law, this means Qualified Domestic Relations Order. However, notes Find Law writer Andrew Chow, if you have a retirement account, and you’re facing a divorce, you may quickly become quite familiar with this acronym. Chow breaks down the basics of [...]

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Mediation vs. Traditional Divorce

by Eric Baskett April 5, 2012 Divorce

Divorce is going through the roof in California. Many of the people that I have helped complete a short sale are either in the divorce process or have received an upside down house after a divorce trying to keep the kids with in the same house. I believe couples seeking mediation where cooler heads prevail [...]

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Living Together, Loving Together, Divorcing Together?

by Eric Baskett March 30, 2012 Divorce

Living Together, Loving Together, Divorcing Together? By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Earlier this year, the Onion News Network, the video arm of the fake news empire, ran a story with the classic funny-cuz-it’s-true headline: “Nation’s girlfriends unveil new economic plan: ‘Let’s move in together.’” “In a recession it just doesn’t make any sense for two people who [...]

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Leaving Your Mortgage and Spouse Behind

by Eric Baskett February 26, 2012 Divorce

Great Article from Family Attorney Anthony C. Starks- Traditionally, the marital home was the most valuable asset to be divided during a divorce. Couples would fight about who got to keep the home, or how much each party would leave with after the property was sold. The real estate crisis of 2008 left many couples [...]

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Real Estate and Divorce- 50 things you must know

by Eric Baskett February 16, 2012 Divorce

50 Things You Must Do if a Separation or Divorce is Pending This list is offered, not as legal advice, but rather a “Tipping Point” list of information that, whether you are a man or a woman bound by traditional marriage vows, living common law, or are in any other sort of marital union, will [...]

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When same sex marrigaes end

by Eric Baskett February 16, 2012 Divorce

By John Schwartz Published: July 2, 2011 New York Times Sunday Review If you thought the fight over same-sex marriage has been tumultuous, just wait for the era of same-sex divorce. With New York State’s new law allowing same-sex marriage, not just for residents but for out-of-staters as well, a bumper crop of weddings is [...]

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Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist

by Eric Baskett December 6, 2011 Divorce

Press Release Contact: Eric Baskett, Keller Williams Realty (310) 261-8511 Real Estate Divorce Specialists in High Demand Redondo Beach – Eric Baskett of Keller Williams Realty, Torrance CA just completed training and is now a Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist. Real Estate Divorce Specialist are real estate professionals specializing in divorcing clients. They are trained [...]

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Divorce and Short Sales

by Eric Baskett November 14, 2011 Divorce

Can I do a short sale even though I’m going through a divorce? YES Divorce is very common and so is having a house that you owe more on than what it is currently worth. The only way I can help a family who is going through a divorce is if both parties are in [...]

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