6 Money Matters to Remember in a Divorce

When faced with divorce, many people are eager to get the process over with as quickly as possible. And while that's certainly understandable, there are a number of important financial issues that you and your spouse need to sort out before you sign the papers and move on with your lives. Your lawyer should make you aware of everything you need to consider, but that doesn't always happen.

Here are six money matters that need to be addressed during a divorce. In some cases, the law will decide things for you, but because laws vary so much by state, you'll need to get a clear answer on each one, even if it's not the answer you hoped for.