Consulting, Cancellation & Refund Policy
At Divorce Equity Solutions, we are committed to providing expert divorce mortgage planning, home equity analysis, and financial consulting services. Our recommendations are based on the information available at the time of your consultation and are designed to help you make informed financial decisions throughout the divorce process.
Free Initial Consultation
Every new client is entitled to a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss their unique situation, determine the appropriate level of service, and receive an overview of how Divorce Equity Solutions can assist them.
Refund Policy
Once your complimentary consultation has been completed, the appropriate service package has been selected, an invoice has been issued, and payment has been received, all consulting fees are considered earned and are non-refundable.
By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you are purchasing professional consulting services, financial analysis, strategic planning, and expert guidance—not a guaranteed outcome.
Our fees compensate Divorce Equity Solutions for the professional time, expertise, research, financial analysis, report preparation, strategy development, consultations, and ongoing support provided on your behalf.
After Your Consultation
Once your consultation has been delivered and work has begun on your personalized Divorce Mortgage Planning Report (DMPR) or any other purchased service, the flat fee is considered earned in full and is non-refundable.
By this stage, Divorce Equity Solutions has already invested substantial professional time in:
- Reviewing your financial information
- Analyzing mortgage and home equity options
- Researching financing strategies
- Preparing customized reports and recommendations
- Developing personalized financial scenarios
- Coordinating with lenders or other professionals, when applicable
Because these professional services cannot be returned or reused, no refunds will be issued once work has commenced, regardless of whether the client chooses to proceed with our recommendations or the final outcome of the divorce.
No Guarantee of Results
Every divorce is unique. The outcome of mediation, negotiations, the collaborative process, or court proceedings depends on numerous factors beyond our control.
Divorce Equity Solutions does not guarantee:
- Approval of any mortgage, refinance, loan assumption, or financing request.
- That either party will qualify for financing.
- That a proposed equity buyout will be accepted.
- That mediation or settlement negotiations will result in a specific outcome.
- That a judge or court will adopt any recommendation we provide.
- That either party will agree to or accept our recommendations.
- That our recommendations will produce a particular financial or legal outcome.
Our recommendations represent the best financial strategies available based on the information provided by the client, current lending guidelines, market conditions, and the circumstances known at the time services are performed. All decisions made during mediation, settlement negotiations, collaborative proceedings, or litigation are solely the responsibility of the client. Divorce Equity Solutions shall not be held responsible or liable because a client, opposing party, lender, attorney, mediator, or court reaches a different conclusion or because the client does not obtain the outcome they had hoped to achieve.
Add-On Services
Many of our services require minimum engagement times because the exact amount of professional time required cannot be determined in advance.
Flat-Fee Add-On Services
Flat-fee add-on services become non-refundable once work has begun, including but not limited to:
- Former Spouse Outreach & Coordination
- Credit Review & Improvement Plan
- Multiple Scenario Analysis
- Document Review
- Any customized financial analysis or written report
Once these services have been performed or delivered, the fee is considered earned and will not be refunded.
Hourly Add-On Services
Certain professional services are billed using a minimum engagement period, including but not limited to:
- Mediation Support
- Expert Witness Services
- Court Testimony
- Attorney Consultations
- Collaborative Process Support
The required minimum engagement fee is earned upon scheduling and commencement of services and is non-refundable, regardless of whether the entire minimum time is ultimately utilized. Because the scope of these services often changes throughout the divorce process, additional time beyond the minimum engagement may be required. Any time exceeding the initial minimum will be billed as services are performed at the agreed-upon hourly rate. All professional time worked beyond the minimum engagement is also non-refundable.
Cancellation Before Your Consultation
If you cancel your scheduled consultation at least 48 hours before your appointment, and no substantive work has been performed on your file, any prepaid consultation or service fee will be refunded in full.
Cancellation Within 48 Hours
If you cancel less than 48 hours before your scheduled consultation, you may choose one of the following:
- Receive a 50% refund of any prepaid fees; or
- Reschedule your consultation at no additional charge within 90 days of your original appointment.
Client Responsibility
Clients are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and timely financial information and documentation.
Divorce Equity Solutions is not responsible for delays or unfavorable outcomes resulting from:
- Incomplete or inaccurate information provided by the client
- Changes in income, employment, credit, or financial circumstances
- Lender underwriting decisions
- Court rulings
- Mediation outcomes
- Decisions made by attorneys, mediators, or opposing parties
- Changes in lending guidelines or market conditions
Questions About Our Policies
If you have questions regarding our services, billing, cancellation policy, or refund policy, we encourage you to contact Divorce Equity Solutions before purchasing any service. We're happy to explain our process, answer your questions, and help you select the service that best meets your needs.
This policy applies to services purchased directly from Divorce Equity Solutions. It does not modify or supersede any obligations under applicable state or federal law, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Policy last updated September 2026.