Divorce Blueprint

Foundations of Division of Family Property

The essentials you need to know before you get started. We recommend that everyone start with this course to understand basic concepts and how to approach your division of family property to minimize stress, conflict, and improve outcomes.

The goals of this course are to:

  • Help you navigate the intense emotions that often accompany the division of family property.
  • Provide clear, relevant information so you can understand how property division applies to your specific situation.
  • Identify the legal framework that governs your separation.
  • Highlight areas of complexity that may require advice from a family lawyer.

Course Information

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Section 1: Emotional Framing

Equality, not fairness
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Section 1: Emotional Framing. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Fault-Free Separation
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Section 1: Emotional Framing. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Economic Unit, Irrespective of Who Earned What
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Section 1: Emotional Framing. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Dealing with Difficult Feelings
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Section 1: Emotional Framing. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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If you just want to walk away from everything
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Section 1: Emotional Framing. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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If you’re angry because you feel that an equal division of property is unfair
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Section 1: Emotional Framing. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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If you’re feeling guilty about receiving an equal share of property
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Section 1: Emotional Framing. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Section 2: The Basics

A Note on Equal Division
Lesson 1 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Strategy and Integrity
Lesson 2 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Property rights if you aren’t married (unjust enrichment)
Lesson 3 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Unequal Divisions of Family Property
Lesson 4 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Excluded Property
Lesson 5 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Pre-Relationship Property
Lesson 6 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Assets and Debts in Pre-Relationship Property
Lesson 7 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Limitation Periods
Lesson 8 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How to Determine Your Limitation Period
Lesson 9 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Cohabitation (Pre-Nuptial) Agreements 
Lesson 10 of 10 within section Section 2: The Basics. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Mistakes to Avoid

Mistakes to avoid – overview
Lesson 1 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Agreeing to interpretations of facts without understanding how they impact your division of family property
Lesson 2 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Beginning negotiations before you have a basic understanding of the law
Lesson 3 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Emptying joint bank accounts
Lesson 4 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Not giving appropriate consideration to sentimental items
Lesson 5 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Disposing of family property
Lesson 6 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Hiding assets or debts
Lesson 7 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Rushing to finalize an agreement
Lesson 8 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Relying solely on informal or verbal agreements
Lesson 9 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Using property division to punish or seek revenge
Lesson 10 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Transferring assets to family or friends
Lesson 11 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Assuming your spouse will “do the right thing”
Lesson 12 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Failing to gather financial documents early
Lesson 13 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Accepting legal advice from friends, online forums, or social media
Lesson 14 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Ignoring tax consequences
Lesson 15 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Continuing to co-mingle your finances after you separate
Lesson 16 of 16 within section Mistakes to Avoid. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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