The House Matters in Divorce : Untangling the Legal, Financial and Emotional Ties Before You Sign on the Dotted Line - Laurel Starks

The House Matters in Divorce

Untangling the Legal, Financial and Emotional Ties Before You Sign on the Dotted Line

By: Laurel Starks, Forrest "Woody" Mosten (Foreword by)

Paperback | 6 September 2016

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In divorce, deciding what to do with the house can become a source of strife, confusion, and financial ruin. Most are unprepared for the legal and financial ramifications about keeping or selling their home—their most important financial asset.

Divorce is stressful enough by itself. In the midst of other traumas, many divorcing people discover that they aren’t just married to a spouse—they’re also tied to their home and a mortgage, too. Their most financially and emotionally important asset can become a source of strife, confusion, anxiety—and all too often, financial ruin.

As they discover, it’s not enough to divorce their former partner; they must divorce the house—a treacherous process, fraught with risks and unexpected challenges. Navigating it successfully requires expert help—and the kind of practical information provided in this book. Few people fully understand the complexities of real estate transactions, let alone their long-term ramifications. These matters take on even greater weight when they occur in the context of a wrenching, perhaps acrimonious breakup.

The House Matters in Divorceis a comprehensive guide written by an expert in divorce real estate that addresses all these issues, from the emotional impact to the dollars-and-cents details. It provides a framework of knowledge that will empower divorcing spouses to emerge financially sound and prepared for the future.

The result is a well-rounded view of what divorcing partners can expect, and concrete advice on how to manage the process.

Laurel Starks lives with her husband and two boys in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Industry Reviews
"As a retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judge and family law mediator, who has handled literally hundreds of cases involving the sale of the family residence, I know that next to custodial issues with children, no other issue in divorce is fraught with as much tension, misunderstanding, and anger as the sale of the family residence. This book is a must read for all attorneys handling family home sales and should be given to all family law litigants." -Hon. Martha E. Bellinger, judge retired, author of From Robe to Robe "Laurel Starks has written an informative book on a subject that often gets ignored-until it hits hard: selling the family home in a divorce. In her book The House Matters in Divorce, she does a complete walk-through of the unique issues involved in selling a house at one of the worst times in a person's life, including: whether to sell, how to deal with the kids, the mortgage, a high-conflict divorce, the proceeds of sale (if any), on up to what a judge might do in court. Yet she recognizes the emotional elements and adds a lot of personal encouraging comments. It's also sprinkled with dozens of examples from her wide experience with many upset couples as a real estate agent specializing in divorce home sales. This book has been needed for quite a while. It will fill a gap for spouses who feel overwhelmed and in need of clear and simple advice from an expert who understands." -Bill Eddy, attorney, therapist, and mediator; author of Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder "The first book of its kind, written by an industry pioneer, The House Matters in Divorce not only helps couples facing divorce, but Laurel also gives valuable insight for real estate professionals who work in these sensitive situations." -Ben Kinney, CEO, ActiveRain; Wall Street Journal Top 100 Realtors; author of Soci@l; Inman News "Innovator of the Year" 2014 "This book is a must read for anyone facing divorce and professionals who represent them. Laurel Starks has done her homework and has unprecedented experience in the field of divorce real estate. The House Matters in Divorce provides great insight into family dynamics, and unlike any other book I have seen, it addresses a deeply fundamental issue: the children's concerns when leaving their home as a result of a divorce. The practical advice in these pages is invaluable." -Ann Bingham-Newman, PhD, child psychologist, professor emeritus, California State University-Los Angeles
"As a retired Los Angeles Superior Court Judge and family law mediator, who has handled literally hundreds of cases involving the sale of the family residence, I know that next to custodial issues with children, no other issue in divorce is fraught with as much tension, misunderstanding, and anger as the sale of the family residence. This book is a must read for all attorneys handling family home sales and should be given to all family law litigants." -Hon. Martha E. Bellinger, judge retired, author of From Robe to Robe "Laurel Starks has written an informative book on a subject that often gets ignored-until it hits hard: selling the family home in a divorce. In her book The House Matters in Divorce, she does a complete walk-through of the unique issues involved in selling a house at one of the worst times in a person's life, including: whether to sell, how to deal with the kids, the mortgage, a high-conflict divorce, the proceeds of sale (if any), on up to what a judge might do in court. Yet she recognizes the emotional elements and adds a lot of personal encouraging comments. It's also sprinkled with dozens of examples from her wide experience with many upset couples as a real estate agent specializing in divorce home sales. This book has been needed for quite a while. It will fill a gap for spouses who feel overwhelmed and in need of clear and simple advice from an expert who understands." -Bill Eddy, attorney, therapist, and mediator; author of Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing Someone with Borderline or Narcissistic Personality Disorder "The first book of its kind, written by an industry pioneer, The House Matters in Divorce not only helps couples facing divorce, but Laurel also gives valuable insight for real estate professionals who work in these sensitive situations." -Ben Kinney, CEO, ActiveRain; Wall Street Journal Top 100 Realtors; author of Soci@l; Inman News "Innovator of the Year" 2014 "This book is a must read for anyone facing divorce and professionals who represent them. Laurel Starks has done her homework and has unprecedented experience in the field of divorce real estate. The House Matters in Divorce provides great insight into family dynamics, and unlike any other book I have seen, it addresses a deeply fundamental issue: the children's concerns when leaving their home as a result of a divorce. The practical advice in these pages is invaluable." -Ann Bingham-Newman, PhD, child psychologist, professor emeritus, California State University-Los Angeles

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