For many Oklahomans, divorce in Oklahoma  can be costly. Between property division, spousal support and child support, the expenses quickly add up. However, there are steps they can take to lessen the financial blow a divorce can cause.

One way to keep spending in check is to keep one’s emotions in check. For couples with children, it can be tempting to spend a lot on toys, clothing or outings with their child as a means of making them feel better after the divorce. However, what children really need after a divorce is the love and emotional support of their parents. It is a mistake to keep spending as if one was still living in a dual-income household.

Another way to reign in the costs of a divorce is to consider selling the family home. While the family home may have a lot of sentimental value, it is expensive to maintain and upkeep a house, particularly once one is single and no longer has the help of the other spouse. In addition, there may be expenses associated with selling the house years after a divorce that could be avoided if the house was sold before the divorce was finalized.

In addition, couples should aim to divide their marital property as fairly as possible. Each spouse deserves his or her fair share. This includes not only dividing property fairly, but also dividing debts fairly, so that one spouse is not overburdened compared to the other spouse.Movie Carol (2015)

Finally, one should consider the tax implications of divorce. This can affect one’s retirement plans. In addition, paying or receiving spousal support also has tax implications.

These are only some tips for saving money during a divorce. By seeking the right help, couples going through a divorce can not only attempt to end things fairly, but can also ensure that their interests in the divorce are protected.