Let's face it, money may not buy happiness, but it is important. Without money you may not have a place to live, food to eat, clothes to wear and/or medication for any illnesses. When couples divorce/separate, they will likely be required to divide assets, such as retirements, pensions, and real property.

 

That means the money that was counted on for retirement may be cut in half. 

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It may be important to speak with a financial advisor to determine how much money  you will need and what type of investments are best for your circumstances. A financial advisor may be able to provide information that would be helpful to have before entering into settlement negotiations.  When preparing to speak with a financial advisor it is important to bring any information you have with you to the meeting. The more information you can provide the financial advisor, the better able the financial advisor can give advice.