Know the difference between separation and divorce—and how each affects you financially, depending on where you live. Learn how to identify financial issues that wreck marriages and how to negotiate a break-up with the least amount of pain.
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Rewriting Your Will After Divorce
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How to Find a Divorce Lawyer
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Top Financial Mistakes to Avoid in a Divorce Settlement
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Who Gets the Frozen Embryos in a Divorce—and Other Issues
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Alternatives to Court: Mediation and Arbitration
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Guidelines for Child Support
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How Parents’ Finances Impact Custody Battles
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Palimony: What It Is, How It Works, Example
What Can't a Divorce Mediator Do
The Most Expensive Divorces in History
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12 Money Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing Over 50
Community Income: Meaning, Types, Example
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The Fundamentals of Spousal Support Taxation
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Using QDRO Money From a Divorce to Pay for a New Home
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Recurring Debt: What It is, Impact, Types
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How a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) Works
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The No. 1 Reason Why Couples Fight
Domestic Relations Order (DRO): Meaning, Regulations
Court Order Acceptable for Processing (COAP) Overview
Alimony Payment Definition, Types, Requirements
Best Online Divorce Service
Best Online Divorce Services
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Divorce Planning Checklist
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What Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)?
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Legal Separation: Definition, How To Prepare, Types, and Example
Natural Guardian: Overview, Requirements, Pros and Cons
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Alimony: Definition, Types, and Tax Rules

Family Finances