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Money sitting on top of a table with a house key hanging from it.
By Maggie Horsburgh 29 Oct, 2024
Deciding whether to sell the marital home or have one spouse buy out the other requires an accurate understanding of its true value, which is why a reliable Opinion of Value or formal appraisal is so important.
A woman in a blue dress and red heels is standing in a kitchen.
By Maggie Horsburgh 30 Sep, 2024
"Divorced women don't own houses" and other limiting beliefs.
A man is bending down in front of a car with boxes in the back.
By Maggie Horsburgh 29 Aug, 2024
Moving can be hard, and it feels darned near impossible when you are packing “your half” of a life once spent with another soul.
A man and a woman are loading boxes into the back of a car.
By Maggie Horsburgh 23 Jul, 2024
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who moved back in with her Ex. Let’s call her Marilyn. They had been legally separated for years, never bothering with the final paperwork of being divorced.
A close up of a colorful painting of a rainbow.
By Maggie Horsburgh 28 Jun, 2024
Because marriage has been a staple of “straight” life for eons, I think it can be easy to overlook or simply not understand the struggle and fight the 2SLGBTQI+ community went through to have this same right.
Two wooden mannequins are standing next to a glass of water and a dried rose.
By Maggie Horsburgh 14 May, 2024
Going through a divorce can be a painful and traumatic experience. Once the dust has settled and you've started to rebuild your life, you may think the hardest parts are behind you. However, certain milestones can resurface all those difficult feelings in an instant.
An elderly woman is sitting on a couch holding a glass of wine.
By Maggie Horsburgh 04 Apr, 2024
Losing an ex-spouse can be a complex and challenging experience, especially for those who have gone through the emotional turmoil of divorce. The inevitable mix of grief, nostalgia, and possibly unresolved feelings can be overwhelming and challenging to navigate.
A jockey is riding a horse on a race track.
By Maggie Horsburgh 12 Mar, 2024
We all know there are three sides to every story and therein lies the truth. In divorce, this couldn’t be more accurate. Every story depends on memory, feelings, and perspective.
Arrogant man sitting on bench
By Maggie Horsburgh 30 Jan, 2024
The term "narcissist" is often used casually in everyday conversation, but when it is used in the context of divorce, it takes on a more profound significance. So why do so many people going through divorce label their Ex as a narcissist?
Person walking on a beach
By Maggie Horsburgh 28 Dec, 2023
Divorce is a life-altering event that has a ripple effect throughout your life. While much of the focus tends to be on the impact it has on the couple and their immediate family, the transformation of friendships in the aftermath of divorce is complex and often overlooked.
Distraught man looking at overdue bills
By Maggie Horsburgh 19 Oct, 2023
Financial stress can take its toll on a marriage and is one of the biggest causes of divorce. And, ironically, marital breakups are the biggest contributors to bankruptcy.
A man is giving a piece of paper to a woman .
By Maggie Horsburgh 26 Sep, 2023
When it comes to home ownership, do you know the difference between Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common? Many people don’t. I certainly didn’t when I first started in real estate. Now, it’s one of the first things I discuss with my divorcing clients when they need to sell the family home.
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