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Mortgage Advice During Divorce Mediation in California

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What happens to a mortgage loan during a divorce in California? Scott Levin and Sam Mehta explore the implications of divorce on a mortgage loan and the options and considerations to answer so you  navigate this process smoothly.  Do you refinance the mortgage? Should you keep the mortgage intact if there will be a buyout by one spouse? What are the negative impacts to the non-owning spouse if he or she remains on the mortgage loan?  Consider the intersection of home loans and divorce and learn about the issues most commonly asked about.  Learn how couples can both remain on the loan after divorce and the potential risks involved. Learn about the 12-month rule and how a non-owner can stay on the loan but not have it count against him or her when applying for future loans.  This discussion really provides great insight and mortgage wisdom. As a creative problem solver for couples wanting to mediate divorce in California, Scott Levin shares his insights and mortgage advice during divorce...

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders for San Diego Divorces

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Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, commonly known as QDROs, are legal orders that allocate a portion of retirement or pension benefits to an alternate payee, typically as part of a divorce settlement. This order allows for the division of retirement benefits between former spouses. At the San Diego Mediation, Divorce and Family Law office, led by Scott Levin, CDFA, our mediation experts routinely prepare QDROs for various retirement plans, including: 401(k) plans 403(b) plans CalPERS CalSTRS FERS TSP During mediation, you can rely on our comprehensive QDRO preparation services. We will ensure your QDRO is properly processed by the retirement or pension plan administrator, which is often the most complex aspect of securing a QDRO. Our services are available to those who engage us for full mediation throughout the entire divorce process, as well as those who need assistance solely with QDRO preparation. Even if you are working with attorneys or other mediators for your divorce, we can ...