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Feb 26th, 2008

Being Financially Smart in Divorce

When couples are going through a divorce it’s easy to understand that crunching numbers and dealing with who gets what is, at times, the last thing they want to think about.

However, according to researchers it is beneficial to both parties to put their emotions aside and focus on the future, as opposed to the past and present, when filing for a divorce.

The Business of Divorce

Many couples learn the hard way that at the time of divorce it’s essential to let go of feelings and focus on their assets and financial future.

“First and foremost, it’s a business deal,” explains Gayle Rosenwald Smith, a Philadelphia attorney and author of “Divorce and Money: Everything You Need to Know.”

“Your divorce should be based on one thing: your property settlement. It’s a matter of numbers, that’s all it is.”

Steps to Protecting Yourself Financially

Since money is reportedly the number one cause of divorce, it’s important to take care of yourself financially to avoid more complications.

Some helpful steps to be financially protected during divorce are:

(Source: MSN Money)

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