The loss and grief following a divorce or a spouse’s sudden death can feel overwhelming. Uncoupling a marriage does not end a relationship. Decisions about money, the division of assets and possibly parenting must be shared between the separating spouses for quite some time. The sudden death of a spouse, on the other hand, often puts the surviving spouse in the unenviable position of finding a way forward alone. It can be challenging to manage the daunting financial repercussions that come from these life changes.
