Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Why You Should Use a Divorce Financial Planner

Of all of the financial activities of adulthood, divorce has to be among the least pleasant. In addition to the emotional pain, there’s the thorny matter of how to equitably divide the marital estate. Fortunately, you can involve a growing number of financial planners in the divorce process to see that this life-changing event isn’t impoverishing.

It’s no secret that among other sources of marital disputes, money is often a prime reason for divorce. Couples that argue at least once a week about finances are 30% more likely to get divorced, according to a 2009 Utah State University study. And having seen ugly divorces among friends and family over the years, it’s evident that money arguments can last years after the separation–particularly if children are involved.

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