115 Money Tips for Surviving Divorce

Divorce is hard enough without having to worry about money issues. But what happens now -- while you're untangling your financial life from your husband's -- can affect your lifestyle, credit and debt for years, even decades, to come. Get the advice and information you need right here to protect yourself.

basic facts and first steps

• The stages and terminology of divorce
• Why your separation date matters
• The cost of divorce
• 5 financial divorce mistakes that could bankrupt you
• The documents you need to gather now

handling your soon-to-be ex

• Dividing the assets
• Handling joint accounts
• Getting out from under your ex's debt

providing for yourself and kids

• Knowing your alimony and child support rights
• Set up an efficient payment system
• Expert answers to common child support questions
• 3 ways to catch a deadbeat dad

post-divorce issues

• Creating a budget for yourself post divorce
• To sell or not to sell the house
• Things to do once your divorce is final