Divorce and Real Estate Transactions

This class provides a summary of the possible impacts of divorce on real estate transactions undertaken by parties who have been divorced or are in the process of a divorce. An overview of the necessary parties to transaction contracts is provided. The effects of divorce decrees on real property ownership are reviewed and discussed. Equity liens and associated problems related to the closing process are addressed. Possible solutions to the most common divorce-related problems are presented and discussed. An overview of fraud is provided. Specific situations for possible fraud are addressed.

• An overview of divorces
• Proper parties to the transaction and the need for representation of all – potential for misrepresentation and fraud
• Sole ownership – community property – the power of the courts to address fraud and uncooperative parties
• The impact of divorce decrees and equity liens on real property ownership – fraud safeguards related to release of interests
• Dealing with ambiguity in divorce decrees
• Escrow agreements as possible solutions to transaction problems
• Addressing all parties in interest – possible short sale challenges and reducing the risk of fraud

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Security National Mortgage Company, 433 West Ascension Way, Salt Lake City, United States