Patrick Breen Court: Post-Divorce Finances
Divorce Finances Welcome to the Patrick Breen blog. Your finances post-divorce can significantly set you back. Emotionally, it can devastate your self-esteem and your belief of what your life can be like in the future. Regardless of the reasons for the split, the repercussions may linger for a long time after. If your divorce was particularly contentious, you might have a long road ahead for recovery. One thing you can take control of relatively quickly is your financial situation. After the property, debt, and assets get divided, you will have to begin getting yourself on a good financial path. Take a closer look at these five things you can do to improve your finances post-divorce and set yourself up for financial success in the future. During your marriage, perhaps your combined income did not require you to create a budget. Now that you are a one-income household, you should start getting into the habit. A budget is not meant to intimidate or shame, but rather help. It allows you t