Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about your wealth and wellbeing during and after divorce. Jan 23, 2026, 08:02pm EST In divorce, you often get the best ...

When a marriage ends, the very first question many people ask isn’t about lawyers or paperwork. It may be a quiet unspoken fear or a turbulent tailspin: “What do I do now?” Or maybe it’s “How will I ...

Determine how you’ll cover the cost of the divorce. To meet the costs of a divorce, which can be tens of thousands dollars, you may need to tap in to your income stream and savings accounts, or even ...

And two divorce attorneys told CNN they see a surge of new clients coming in as early as January inquiring about next steps. “They are waiting for the holidays to be over,” said Kristen Shearin, a ...

Spring often brings a sense of fresh starts, and for some families, that includes moving forward with a separation or divorce. If you're navigating that transition, it's easy to focus on the big ...