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Getting your finances ready for divorce in Pennsylvania

On Behalf of | Sep 26, 2022 | Divorce

Divorce can have a number of negative impacts on your life, including financial ones. If you have a good understanding of your finances and are proactive in planning, you can minimize the financial impact of divorce.

Understand your current financial situation

This includes knowing your income, debts, expenses and assets. This can give you a good starting point for planning your finances during and after divorce. Gather recent pay stubs, tax returns, bank and investment statements and bills. Once you have all the information, sit down and create a budget. This will give you a clear picture of your financial situation and what changes you need to make.

Understand how divorce can affect your finances

Divorce can have a number of impacts on your finances, both positive and negative. For example, you may no longer be responsible for your spouse’s debts. On the other hand, you may have to pay child support or spousal support. You may also need to sell the family home and split the proceeds with your spouse. Also, keep in mind that your credit score may be affected by divorce.

Separate your finances from your spouse

This includes opening up separate bank accounts and credit cards. You should also start tracking your own expenses. This can be helpful in the event of a divorce, as it will make it easier to keep track of your own finances.

Make a plan

Once you have a good understanding of your financial situation, you can start to make a plan. This may include creating a budget, finding new sources of income, and/or establishing new financial goals. You may also need to make some changes to your lifestyle in order to stay within your new budget. For instance, you may need to downsize your home or get rid of some luxuries.

Divorce can have a number of negative impacts on your life, but if you are proactive in planning and understand your finances, you can minimize the financial impact. Don’t forget to separate your finances from your spouse and make a budget to help you stay on track.