The instinct to "win" every point is the fastest way to bankrupt a divorce.

The most expensive divorces usually aren't the most complex ones; they're the most contentious. Every disputed item, every refusal to compromise, every retaliatory motion is billable attorney time, and it adds up with breathtaking speed. People routinely spend more in fees fighting over an asset than the asset is worth, purely out of principle or anger.

Going in, decide what genuinely matters to you (the kids' wellbeing, retirement security, the house) and what you can let go (most of the stuff).

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