Inventory Marital Assets and Debts
2-4 weeksList property, accounts, retirement, and debts for equitable division analysis.
Advanced3-12 months
Divorce Guide
Free step-by-step divorce for divorcing spouses. Plan divorce with calculators and checklists covering inventory marital assets and debts, assess tax.
divorcing spousesmediation candidatesfamily law clients
Workflow
Assess Tax and Support Implications
1-2 weeksEstimate filing status changes, alimony tax rules, and child support guidelines.
Build Post-Divorce Solo Budget
1 weekProject single-income housing, insurance, and childcare costs.
Gather Legal Documents
2 weeksCollect marriage certificate, prenup, deeds, and account statements for attorney.
Tools Used
- Net Worth CalculatorPrimary
Calculate marital net worth.
- Loan CalculatorPrimary
Build post-divorce solo budget.
- Debt Payoff CalculatorSupporting
Plan division of marital debt.
- Property Tax CalculatorReference
Value home and property tax implications.
- Estate Tax CalculatorReference
Assess tax impacts of asset transfers.
Checklist
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Reference Materials
US Divorce Cost RangesTable
Highly variable by state and conflict level.
| Process | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Uncontested | $500 | $2,500 |
| Mediation | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Litigated | $15,000 | $100,000+ |
Consult Local AttorneySafety
Internet guides cannot replace state-specific family law advice.
Mediation First
Mediation resolves 70%+ cases cheaper than court.
No Social Media Venting
Posts used in court — stay offline about case.
Update Beneficiaries
Change will and insurance after decree.
Safety Notes
- Domestic violence — call 988 or local shelter before financial planning.
- This guide is not legal advice — hire licensed counsel.