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Our articles are written and reviewed by the Alliance editorial team, drawing on the everyday questions raised by the independent attorneys, mediators, financial professionals, real estate agents and mortgage professionals in our network. Articles are general education, never advice about your individual situation.
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12 published articles
Divorce Planning Checklists
The Divorce Mortgage Readiness Checklist
Preparing for a mortgage decision during divorce takes organized documentation. This checklist covers income, debts, credit, and key questions to ask.
September 11, 2026 · 8 min read
Divorce Planning Checklists
The Divorce Home-Sale Checklist
A structured checklist covering property condition, pricing, showings, offers, and closing can help divorcing spouses manage a home sale more smoothly.
September 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Divorce Mortgage Planning
Can You Refinance a Home During or After Divorce?
Refinancing during or after divorce is possible for many, but it depends on timing, qualification, and documentation. Here is what generally applies.
September 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Preparing for the Next Home
Can You Buy Another Home Before Your Divorce Is Final?
Buying a home before a divorce is final is sometimes possible, but existing obligations, debts, and documentation can all shape what a lender will approve.
September 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Divorce Mortgage Planning
Can a Mortgage Be Assumed After Divorce?
A mortgage can sometimes be assumed after divorce, but assumability and release of liability depend on the loan, servicer, and formal qualification approval.
September 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Home Equity and Buyouts
Appraisal, Market Analysis, Mortgage Balance, and Equity: What Is the Difference?
Appraisals, market analyses, mortgage balances, and equity are often confused during divorce. Here is a clear explanation of what each term actually means.
August 31, 2026 · 8 min read
Professional Collaboration
Who Should Be on Your Divorce Professional Team?
Divorce often involves more than one type of professional. Here is a general overview of the roles that may support you, and why each stays within its own scope.
August 28, 2026 · 8 min read
Divorce Mortgage Planning
Does Removing Someone From the Deed Remove Them From the Mortgage?
A deed shows ownership, while a mortgage shows loan responsibility. Removing a name from one does not automatically remove it from the other.
August 26, 2026 · 7 min read
New Jersey Divorce Navigation
What Happens to the Marital Home During a New Jersey Divorce?
New Jersey divorces often raise practical questions about the marital home's mortgage and sale. Here is a general, educational overview of common considerations.
August 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Home Equity and Buyouts
How Does a Divorce Mortgage Equity Buyout Work?
An equity buyout lets one spouse keep the home by compensating the other for their share. Here is how the process generally unfolds and what to expect.
August 21, 2026 · 7 min read
The Marital Home
Should You Sell the Marital Home During Divorce?
Deciding whether to sell the marital home involves affordability, equity, future housing needs, and timing. Here is how to think through the decision calmly.
August 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Divorce Mortgage Planning
Can One Spouse Keep the House After Divorce?
Keeping the house after divorce involves more than a legal agreement. Learn how equity, income, and refinancing all factor into whether it is realistic.
August 17, 2026 · 7 min read
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