Divorce Financial Clarity Tools

Simple calculators to help you slow down, organize your numbers, and make clearer decisions before mediation, coaching, attorney meetings, or court.

Start calmly.
These tools are not here to pressure you. They are here to help you see your financial picture more clearly, one section at a time.

Important:
These calculators are educational only. They do not calculate legal support obligations, tax consequences, court outcomes, or legal rights. Use them to organize questions and prepare for professional advice.

1. Monthly Budget Snapshot

Estimate whether your monthly income covers your expected expenses after separation.

Monthly income

Housing

Utilities

Food

Transportation

Other monthly expenses

Your monthly budget result will appear here.

2. Asset & Debt Snapshot

Get a simple estimated net picture before deeper review.

Estimated total assets

Estimated total debts

Estimated attorney / professional fees already spent

Estimated future professional fees

Your asset and debt result will appear here.

3. Attorney Fee Burn-Rate Awareness

This helps you see how quickly professional fees can grow when conflict escalates.

Hourly rate

Estimated hours per month

Number of months

Other legal costs / filing / admin fees

Your fee estimate will appear here.

4. Mediation vs. Litigation Cost Awareness

Compare a rough mediation estimate with a rough litigation estimate.

Mediation hourly rate

Estimated mediation hours

Litigation / attorney hourly rate

Estimated litigation hours

Your comparison will appear here.

What to Do With These Numbers

Save the numbers

Write down your monthly budget result.
Save your asset and debt estimate.
Note your legal fee burn-rate estimate.
Bring these numbers into your binder.

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Need help organizing?

Use AI Divorce Resolution for guided organization.
Use coaching if you feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Use mediation prep if both people may be willing to talk.

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Disclaimer: These calculators are educational planning tools only. They do not provide legal advice, financial advice, tax advice, support calculations, property characterization, court predictions, or professional recommendations. For legal, financial, tax, or mental-health concerns, consult the appropriate licensed professional.