Rebuilding
Divorcing Dana
Marketing Director (returning to workforce) · Chicago, IL
Splitting assets, rebuilding solo. The math is harder than the marriage was.
About Divorcing Dana
Dana and her husband are separating after 16 years. They have a house with $300k in equity, two retirement accounts, and a 12-year-old. Dana stepped back from her career during the marriage and is now returning to full-time work. She needs to understand what she is entitled to, what she can afford, and how to rebuild.
Financial Snapshot
$85,000
Annual Income
$300,000 (splitting)
Net Worth
44
Age
Divorcing Dana's Story — 2 Chapters
The Asset Split
Dana and her attorney are negotiating the division of $300k in home equity, $280k in combined retirement accounts, and $35k in joint savings. She models three scenarios: keep the house, sell and split, or trade equity for retirement assets.
Uses: rent-vs-buyThe Solo Budget(Coming soon)
For the first time in 16 years, Dana is building a budget for one. Her household expenses were $11,000/month. Her solo income is $5,600/month after taxes. Something has to change.
Uses: fire