Divorce Is Complicated. 

You Don’t Have to Know Real Estate to  Make an Informed Decision

Maybe you’ve never sold a home. Maybe your spouse handled the mortgage and finances. Or maybe you simply don’t know what questions you should be asking. That’s exactly why we created this guide. Angel Taught Me has helped thousands of consumers better understand the real estate process. We take complicated information and break it into practical steps so you can better understand your property, prepare questions for your professional team, and make informed decisions about what comes next. What You’ll Learn Inside the guide, you’ll learn how to: Understand the difference between the deed, mortgage, property value, and equity Identify common options for selling or keeping the marital home Estimate your property's potential equity Gather the important documents you may need Prepare questions before agreeing to sell the home Understand what to consider if one spouse wants to keep the property Use a state specific checklist to identify local property division questions Prepare for conversations with your attorney, lender, title professional, financial advisor, and real estate professional  The House Is More Than an Asset During divorce, decisions about the home can affect your finances, credit, housing, equity, and next chapter. You may be asking: Should we sell the house? Can I afford to keep it? How is the equity determined? Can my spouse buy me out? What happens to the mortgage? What should I do before signing anything? Your State Matters Property division rules are not the same everywhere. That’s why this guide includes a State Specific Property Division Checklist to help you identify important questions about marital property, separate property, valuation, title transfers, refinancing, taxes, court requirements, and local procedures. Take the checklist with you when speaking with your attorney or other qualified professional. This guide helps you understand the real estate questions that should be answered before major decisions are made. Clarity Today. Confidence Tomorrow. This guide is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not legal, tax, financial, lending, appraisal, or accounting advice. Divorce and property laws vary by state and individual circumstances. Consult the appropriate licensed professionals regarding your specific situation.