Your divorce is behind you. The schedule with the children is working out. You are in a new home, moving on, day-by-day. Nothing else to worry about, right? Smooth sailing?
Unfortunately, no. There are some other things for you to think about as you move forward.
Here’s a checklist:
- update your will and estate planning documents
- double check the beneficiaries on accounts
- mark important dates on a calendar (for example, if you have to work out a summer schedule by mid-April, put it on a calendar)
- make sure all joint accounts with your ex-spouse have been closed
- run a credit report to make sure there are no joint debts or debts in your name that you were not aware of
- keep proof of any child support or spousal support you pay or receive
- keep records of expenses that your ex-spouse has an obligation to reimburse you for (like part of the uncovered health care expenses for the children)… and timely submit those receipts.
- keep your important legal documents in a safe place where you can access them