Whenever divorce is in the cards, you must calculate your living expenses to get a fair financial settlement. Don't leave anything out. Here's a list of all the items you should account for. Print this list out and use it.
Housing Expenses
Rent
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Mortgage
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Property taxes
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Condominium charges
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Cooperative maintenance
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Charges
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Outstanding loan payments
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Gardening
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Cleaning person
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Household repairs
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Painting
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Furniture, linens
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Cleaning supplies
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Utilities
Water charges
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Electricity
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Telephone
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Cable
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Appliances and upkeep
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Transportation Expenses
Car payments
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Car insurance
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Car repairs
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Fuel
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Public transportation
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Children
School tuition
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Summer camp
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Babysitter/childcare
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Allowance
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School transportation
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Child support
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Lessons (music, dance, etc.)
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Sporting goods
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Personal Expenses
Food
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Clothing
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Laundry
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Dry cleaning
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Books
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Magazines
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Newspapers
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Cigarettes
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Gifts
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Beauty parlor
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Lunches at work
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Courses/ Career Training
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Hobbies
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Insurance
Life insurance
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Personal property insurance
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Fire, theft, liability insurance
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Medical Expenses
Medical insurance
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Dental
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Optical
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Pharmaceutical and prescriptions
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Entertainment
Vacation and travel
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Movies
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VCR rentals
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Theater
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Dining out
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Parties/entertaining
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Miscellaneous Debts and Expenses
Credit card debt
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Alimony
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Church or temple dues
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Charitable contributions
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Income taxes
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Other (Have we missed something essential to your life? You fill
in the blanks.)
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Grand Total:_______________________________________
