05/26/2026
Marriage is an economy of scale. Divorce dismantles it.
That's the quiet truth at the centre of a recent Wall Street Journal investigation into the financial reality of life after divorce , and it's one that resonates deeply with the work we do every day.
When a household built on two incomes becomes two households, the math changes fast. Research shows that people often work more hours after divorce, and yet, as one economist put it, they're probably each earning more, but each is also poorer as a result.
One woman profiled in the piece assumed she'd rent for about two years after leaving the family home. Four years later, she's still there.
It's one of the reasons financial disclosure matters so much in family law. Understanding the full picture of what both parties earn, own and owe isn't just a legal requirement β it's the foundation of an agreement that actually reflects your new reality.
If you're navigating separation or divorce and have questions about what comes next, we're here to help.
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