Divorce Dollars is a complete guide to financial planning, demonstrating in a step-by-step manner how to overcome the financial challenges of divorce and lead a financially healthy life. The book addresses everything from dividing the assets to retirement planning. By using examples of real people, Financial Planner Akeela Davis demonstrates how everyone can handle the financial challenges of divorce using careful planning and money smarts.-The initial separation-Types of divorces and how they affect finances-Prenuptial and cohabitation agreements-Career assets and business ownership -Estate and retirement planningAbout 40% of all new marriages today will end in divorce. The financial consequences of divorce can be traumatic. Many people who get divorced are left with little money, no income, and no credit rating. In some cases, if one partner looked after all the family's finances, the other partner is left unprepared and over-whelmed by the financial consequences of divorce. Divorce Dollars will show readers how to plan for the future.