Lina Guillen Quoted in CNN Article “Weighing whether to divorce in 2026? Taking these steps now may lessen some money stress”

Weighing whether to divorce in 2026? Taking these steps now may lessen some money stress

CNN

By: Jeanne Sahadi

“1. Learn about your state’s divorce laws

“Every state is different in terms of how they deal with separation and divorce,” said Lina Guillen, a divorce attorney who wrote the book Divorce and Money for NOLO, a publisher of plain-English legal information.

They may differ, for instance, in what defines grounds for divorce and what defines separation. And they will govern how long you must be separated before finalizing a divorce, as well as how assets and debts may be split.

NOLO has a state-by-state breakdown here. But you also might consider paying for an hour of time with a well-regarded local family law attorney or experienced divorce mediator to learn more, Guillen said.”

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