LETTER
PRESIDENT’S
Dear Colleagues,
Divorce is a life-altering event requiring professionals across multiple disciplines—family law,
finance, tax, real estate, and mortgage—to work together. Yet, too often, the lack of collaboration
results in counterproductive outcomes, such as conflicting advice and costly delays. Each
professional plays a critical role, but without a unified strategy, clients are left to navigate
competing guidance, which hinders their ability to make sound decisions.
One key example is the decision to retain or sell the marital home. A lawyer may prioritize stability,
while a financial advisor warns of long-term risks, and the mortgage professional is brought in too
late to offer timely financing solutions. When professionals fail to collaborate, clients suffer
financially and emotionally. Early and open communication between experts is essential to achieve
the best outcomes.
As real estate and mortgage professionals, our knowledge of markets, financing options, and
underwriting guidelines is vital to shaping sustainable solutions for divorcing clients. Our impact is
greatest when we become integral divorce team members, helping clients align their housing goals
with broader financial and legal strategies. Through collaboration, we can provide clients with clear,
well-informed paths forward.
I encourage you to build and strengthen partnerships with other divorce professionals. Together, we
can reduce the stress and uncertainty of divorce by offering comprehensive, coordinated solutions.
By committing to collaboration, we enhance not only our clients' futures but also our own expertise
and professional value.
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
04 DIVORCE REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE JOURNAL