Aspen Leaf Divorce Mortgage Planning

06/03/2026

I am very honored to be the featured CDLP® presenter for next week’s Second Saturday Divorce Workshop, hosted by Maryann Ruck.

If you or someone you know is navigating divorce and needs clarity, support, and expert guidance, this virtual workshop is a powerful place to start.

https://www.secondsaturday.com/locations/colorado011/

05/30/2026

Identity theft is an often-overlooked risk during divorce.

Shared access to financial accounts, tax documents, and online logins doesn’t automatically end when the marriage does. That continued access can quietly damage credit, expose personal data, and create obstacles to future mortgage financing.

Divorce lending isn’t just about qualifying for a loan—it’s about protecting financial stability during a vulnerable transition. As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), I help identify identity-related risks early so housing decisions are built on safety, clarity, and feasibility.

If you’re navigating divorce or advising divorcing clients, schedule a strategy call to protect credit, identity, and housing options before problems arise.

05/26/2026

Is your estate protected?
Join Aspen Leaf Divorce Mortgage Planning and Mason Law & Planning Group for a complimentary dinner on estate planning and how working with a Divorce Mortgage Planner is crucial in the event of divorce.
Castle Rock Chamber
Register here:
https://click-mlapg.com/062326-estate-planning-dinner/

05/26/2026

A quiet truth about divorce settlements:

The largest asset on the marital balance sheet is almost always the home. And the largest unmanaged risk in the settlement is almost always — the home.

Not because anyone is being careless. Because the home sits at an intersection most divorce teams aren't built to cover on their own: family law, tax planning, mortgage qualification, title, credit, and timing. Miss one, and language gets written that won't fund.

This is the lane I work in.

As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®), here's what I bring to your team:

• Buy-out and refinance scenarios modeled before settlement language is locked
• Mortgage qualification stress-tested against the actual decree
• Title, credit, and fraud exposure flagged early — not discovered later
• A coordinated handoff with the financial and tax professionals
• A housing plan the client can actually live in post-decree

The Divorce Lending Association calls this a "settlement-ready" approach. I call it the difference between a decree that closes and a decree that holds.

If you're building a divorce team and the home is on the list — there's a seat for me. Reach out directly and let's set up a conversation. I'll show you exactly how I integrate into your existing workflow.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

In my work with divorcing clients, I've seen too many settlements fall apart months after the decree — a refinance denied, a buyout that turned out to be unfundable, a spouse who qualified for the home but couldn't actually carry it.

The common thread? The property and lending analysis happened after the agreement was signed, when there was no room left to fix it.

This article walks through how the Divorce Mortgage Planning & Real Property Report brings that analysis forward — so attorneys, mediators, and financial neutrals are working from one document that reflects what the lender will actually support.

Worth a read if you handle divorce cases involving a home: https://bit.ly/49cE665

05/17/2026

Another successful ribbon cutting with Glacier Homemade Ice Cream & Gelato Castle Rock and Castle Rock Chamber. Even better as we kicked of the Summer Cinceet Series with the Town of Castle Rock Government

05/14/2026

Even the best-crafted divorce settlement can unravel when the lender’s required appraisal differs from the agreed value.

As a CDLP®, I work with attorneys, mediators, and financial professionals to ensure mortgage-related terms—especially equity buyouts—are feasible under lending guidelines.

An appraisal contingency clause, supported by strategic divorce mortgage planning, is a safeguard that helps protect both parties and ensures the refinance can move forward.

Read the full article: https://divorcebriefings.com/trapped