Have a lawyer file a deed for the land?

Did you file the deed yourself or did you get title insurance?

After the fact, some people informed me about an UCC1 filing that I could've completed to secure my deal structuring.

California adds a wrinkle as it is a community property state.Your tax advisor should be advising you regarding the tax ramifications of potential actions and interfacing with your attorney, and your wife's independent counsel should be doing the same for her.Even something as simple as filing status (MFJ vs MFS) has ramifications that extend beyond the finalization of the divorce...Best of luck.

I would appreciate another opinion before the auction in the morning.https://recorder.dupageco.org/Search.aspxJust trying to confirm which liens are going to survive FC.In a nutshell.2001- 2 judgements filed.

Originally posted by @Mark Buskuhl:https://ahsc.us/Thanks Mark.on that website I saw this: "Not required to be reviewed, inspected or filed with the state, however these services are available, if desired." 

As a result, I have a heap of receipts, 2 months rental income, and no idea how to file my taxes.

Find some mortgage lenders and start getting your file filled in.  

I take a pic of the foreclosure listings in the local newspaper, then go to the courthouse to monitor the files of interest during the outbid period.  

Once you create a partnership you required to file a 1065 partnership return every year in addition to your 1040 personal return.