Things to Consider Before Getting a Divorce

1. BEFORE GETTING A DIVORCE YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK Who will you rely on for level- headed advice? Do you have friends and family who will support you during the divorce? Will you lose friendships because of their connection with your spouse? YOUR LIVING SITUATION Will you and your spouse both want to remain where you are? Where will you live during the divorce? Where will your spouse live? Can you afford rent or a mortgage? YOUR FINANCES Account balance $527.00 What is your credit score? Can your spouse support themselves fnancially? Can you support yourself fnancially without your spouse? What changes to your budget will you need to make? Do you know what bank accounts, investments, retirement accounts you both own? Have you opened your own separate checking and savings account? How are community expenses, such as the mortgage, insurance, car loan, utilities, etc., going to be paid while the divorce is pending? YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNTS AND DEVICES Do you have linked or shared online accounts? Are you and your spouse on a shared phone plan? Should you disable your social media accounts? Are your email and social media accounts private and secure? What passwords do you need to change in order to ensure your privacy? PASSWORD ********** What accounts do you both have access to? (Banking, Amazon, Paypal, Investment, Venmo, etc.).