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Two steps to prepare yourself – and your finances – for divorce

On Behalf of | Jul 11, 2022 | Divorce |

Your finances play a significant role in your life – and your divorce. That is why it is so important to understand how you can secure your financial future as you end your marriage.

Seeking professional guidance is often critical to protecting your finances. However, there are a few things you should remember as you move forward.

Some essential things to remember

Of course, various steps are necessary to ready your finances for a divorce. The two following steps are not the only ones you should take. However, they are critical to highlight.

You should:

  1. Know what you have: You may know what is in your bank account, savings account and even your retirement account. However, you likely do not know the value of all the assets you own. This information is not often necessary to know in your everyday life, but it is during a divorce. This is why it is so important to create a detailed inventory of all your assets. That way you can go into divorce and property division prepared and informed.
  2. Remember divorce is a marathon: AARP states the process of a divorce is a marathon, not a sprint. Even if you and your spouse generally agree on matters, divorce can still be an extensive process legally, financially and personally. It is critical to prepare for this mindfully to protect your finances. While you may want to wash your hands of things as soon as possible, you must be prepared to invest in your financial future and make critical decisions throughout this process and even after the divorce is finalized.

Divorce is a life-changing decision, no matter the circumstances. The life and finances you are accustomed to may change, but that is why awareness and preparation are key.

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