Navigating the Murky Waters of
Divorce and Money

Every divorce is different, but one thing remains universal: go through a divorce and money will be an issue. When you get divorced, you can guarantee that your financial situation will change. Now the family has to maintain two households instead of one. There may be new expenses, like daycare to budget for. Now both parents have to manage their finances and find a way to make ends meet, which might be new for you.

Divorce and money are two things that are mysteries to most people. It doesn't have to be that way.

If you were awarded plenty of child support and alimony, you're one of the lucky ones. The reality is most single moms don't get much money in the way of child support, and a girl is lucky to get alimony awarded at all. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that even the most reliable parent can fall behind on child support sometimes. Try to make up your budget so you don't have to rely on child support payments every month to make ends meet. Also, just because you receive a steady stream of money from your ex, that doesn't mean you can get loans to buy a house or car.

Don't be discouraged. You can make it work.

It just takes some adjustment. This guide will help you set up a budget, run a household on a shoestring, plan for your future, and even collect child support. Those are the basics. Then you can move on to bigger and better things. Girlfriend, you're not just gonna survive financially, you're gonna thrive.

Stay tuned for more on this topic- it's a work in progress. Thanks for your patience!

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