4 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 3
In responses to a Wall Street Journal series, contributors described amicable and contentious splits, with some urging mediation over lawyers and others stressing therapy, credit repair and career preparation.
Several said both spouses should monitor accounts, review statements regularly and demand full financial documentation, warning that fights over low-value items can waste money and goodwill.
Others highlighted co-parenting arrangements to give children stability and argued that long-term financial transparency can strengthen marriages as well as help people navigate divorce's effects on lifestyles and retirement.
What financial habits are proven to 'divorce-proof' a modern marriage against today's economic pressures?
In a 'gray divorce,' how can a non-working spouse secure their future when a 50/50 split falls short?
How will AI change asset division and financial transparency in divorce by 2030?