For Attorneys6 min read· by Frank D'Asero
Buyout Feasibility: A Guide for Family Law Attorneys
How to get a fast, documented read on whether your client can keep the marital home — before mediation stalls.
Few questions stall a settlement faster than "can my client actually keep the house?" Guessing slows everything down. A documented feasibility check answers it up front.
What a Feasibility Check Provides
- A clear yes/no on whether the keeping spouse can qualify on their own.
- The maximum buyout cash available to the other spouse.
- A real rate, payment, and estimated closing costs.
- A one-page summary you can share with your client and opposing counsel.
What We Need From You
- The keeping spouse's income and employment type (W-2, self-employed, 1099).
- An approximate credit range.
- Current mortgage balance and estimated home value.
- Any spousal support terms (paid or received).
That's it. We handle the rest and return a written scenario — usually same business day.
Why This Matters for Your Practice
- Clients negotiate from real numbers, not hopes.
- Fewer stalled mediations and continuances.
- Reduced professional risk: feasibility is documented, not assumed.
- The financing question — the one that breaks timelines — is answered early.
Specialty Cases
Self-employed, newly-single-income, and non-QM scenarios are where most lenders say no. That's our lane. We'll tell you upfront whether a standard refinance, a non-QM program, or a sale is the realistic path.
Refer once. We handle the financing and keep you updated at every milestone through closing.