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Nicole Romito, CFP®, CDFA™

You're Divorced, But the Work Isn't Over: A Guide to Five Financial Tasks to Do ASAP

Coins scattered around wedding rings sitting on top of cash.

The unfortunate reality is that divorce is likely for nearly half of couples: Research shows that 41% of first marriages end in divorce. While reaching a divorce agreement can feel like a significant milestone, it's often mistaken as the final step.

Once an agreement is signed, most will let out a sigh of relief, put their marital settlement agreement (MSA) in a drawer, and think they are done working on their divorce. Unfortunately, the finish line hasn't yet been crossed.

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