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The Finalization of the Divorce and the House Assignment
One of the most difficult parts of a divorce is the house. Many couples have grown to love their homes, especially the women, because they have put so much love into the decorating. For many women the most substantial bitterness of the divorce is in the h...
What Happens to the House in a Divorce
Next to the children, the division of property is probably the most important part of the divorce proceedings. This is especially true when there is ownership of a house before the divorce proceedings are begun. There are several options open to couples w...
Choosing the Easy Way Out in Divorce: Assets Assignment by Mutual Agreement
Divorce is a very difficult thing to endure, but it can be easier if the couple takes certain steps to help them through the process. Unfortunately this doesn’t often happen because there is usually only one party that wants the divorce in the first place...
The Divorce and Property Division: The Worst Arguments
One of the worst arguments that accompanies a divorce is property division, especially when the property is real estate. The marital home tends to be a sore spot among divorcing couples, especially those who have been married for a long time. While the mo...
The Importance of Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
With the current cost of hiring a divorce lawyer, many couples are looking toward the do-it-yourself divorce. The key issue is whether this method is actually in the best interests of the divorcing parties. While saving money is certainly a key factor in ...
Harris County Appraisal District's i-Settle Program
Overview
Harris County Appraisal District's i-Settle program is worth considering. However, for most property owners it is a poor choice.
O'Connor & Associates' experience with i-Settle yielded three conclusions:
The settlement rate was very low ...
Tips on Market Value Appeal
The countdown to May 31 - the last day Texas homeowners can submit an appeal to protest their property taxes - is growing closer by the minute. Each year, Texas homeowners pay a collective total in the millions on their property taxes. Yet, there is a 70%...
New Home Construction Affects Home Tax Values
Most people see new home construction in their neighborhood as a good thing. New homes typically help increase the market value of properties, so when someone in an older home goes to sell, they often can ask a higher price than areas without new construc...
New Home Construction Affects Home Tax Values
Most people see new home construction in their neighborhood as a good thing. New homes typically help increase the market value of properties, so when someone in an older home goes to sell, they often can ask a higher price than areas without new construc...
California Businesses Can Now Benefit From Energy Deregulation
Oak Park, CA: Much like the deregulation of long distance telephone services and resulting savings achieved as consumers choose more price competitive service providers, a similar transition is poised to occur this month but in a much larger revenue spac...
Tips & Tricks for Appealing Property Taxes
Although 75% of property tax appeals are successful and save homeowners an average of $450, only 7% of homeowners appeal annually. Research indicates five primary reasons homeowners do not appeal:
The process seems overwhelming and they do not know ho...
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemptions in Texas
In Texas a disabled veteran's tax exemption is not the same as a disabled person's tax exemption.
To receive a disabled veteran tax exemption, you must be either a veteran who was disabled while serving with the U.S. armed forces or the surviving spou...