Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
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Women and Divorce: Part 2
June 14, 2009
Grow Up and Take Control
Unfortunately, many women, even powerful professionals, are still in the dark about household finances. “Even the women who could be in charge of lots of money at work just step away from being financially responsible in their personal lives,” says Margery Rubin.
But when you are divorcing ‘Daddy,’ it’s time to grow up. You need to dig deep into the finances — copy your husband’s tax return or your shared tax returns. Many women, say lawyers, still just sign on the dotted line, or have their husband sign, without taking a good look at the information. Compile all the credit card statements, banks accounts, bills and a list of out-of-pocket expenses so you can make a budget and know what you’re entitled to ask for financially.
By: KIRI BLAKELEY
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