Separation & Divorce
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.
Separation & Divorce
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Divorce and 401(k): What You Need to Know
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Most Surprising Divorce Laws by State
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Splitting Property After a Common-Law Marriage
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Divorce When You’re Not Legally Married
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Rewriting Your Will After Divorce
Explore Separation & 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 Definition
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The Most Expensive Divorces in History
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12 Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing Over 50
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Community Income
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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
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What Is a QDRO?
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The No. 1 Reason Why Couples Fight
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Domestic Relations Order – DRO
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Court Order Acceptable for Processing (COAP)
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Alimony Payment Definition, Types, Requirements
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Best Online Divorce Services
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Divorce Survival Guide
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What Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)? Requirements
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Legal Separation: Definition, How To Prepare, Types, and Example
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Natural Guardian
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Alimony: Definition, Types, and Tax Rules