Foreword Let me preface this book by stating that I am not an attorney, nor do I have any legal expertise when it comes to family law. While I have helped many divorcing couples successfully navigate selling the family home as part of a divorce, any questions regarding the legality of your separation or divorce within the scope of the law, should be directed to your attorney. I am not qualified to give legal advice, nor would it be legal for me to do so. However, as a former child and family therapist, I add value in that I do have an in-depth understanding of how to help couples eventually see eye to eye and work toward a common goal. When it comes to the sale of your home, I will advise you as best I can within the scope of my professional expertise, but all legal questions should always be directed to your attorney. Events in our lives happen for a reason, and in many ways shape the people we become for better or worse. You’re not reading this book by accident--there is never smoke without fire, and there is no effect without cause. In the same vein, it is also by no accident that I have chosen to build a significant portion of my real estate business around working with family attorneys and assisting them with clients like you, and families like yours. In difficult and almost always emotionally charged situations like separation and divorce, I consider it my responsibility and my duty to ensure you have the absolute best representation possible when it comes to a real estate professional. I have always held myself to the highest possible standards with respect to ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and take great pride in my “family- centric approach” when selling a home pursuant to divorce. I will share some personal things, and hopefully demonstrate why working with clients like you has become so important to me over the years. I’ve never been a particularly smooth talker, but I'd like to believe my organic delivery is a true reflection of the ix
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