If you had to start over financially after divorce...

[Anonymous]

Was it worth it?

[Anonymous]

yes

[Anonymous]

Yes and I'd do it again.

[Anonymous]

A thousand times yes!

[Anonymous]

Definitely!

[Anonymous]

Absolutely! I took on debt too.

[Anonymous]

Yes. And my credit still sucks. Still worth it

[Anonymous]

Yes! It’s hard and discouraging, but I’d do it all again!

[Anonymous]

OP, here. Could you also include how old you were when you started over?

[Anonymous]

41 for me.

Completely broke, no child support coming, credit ruined (under 500).

I’m 42 now (14 months in), had my parent co-sign for a home and still had to beg for them to take a chance on me. Luckily they did! Used credit karma to get a secured credit card and have now been offered 2 unsecured. Credit score just hit 700 this week!

Things aren’t easy. I have 2 kids and full custody. One kid has special needs. I had to switch from private doctors to ones covered under insurance. I had to start asking for help from family which I hated. I had to say NO to my kids a lot. I got a second job that pays cash to guarantee I had groceries each week.

But it’s crazy how quickly things can turn around. After all, it’s only been 14 months and I’m so much happier! I just booked a vacation for two years from now so I can pay monthly (no-not the best move, but I needed something to look forward to!).

Do t let money issues stop you. Money is just money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:41 for me.

Completely broke, no child support coming, credit ruined (under 500).

I’m 42 now (14 months in), had my parent co-sign for a home and still had to beg for them to take a chance on me. Luckily they did! Used credit karma to get a secured credit card and have now been offered 2 unsecured. Credit score just hit 700 this week!

Things aren’t easy. I have 2 kids and full custody. One kid has special needs. I had to switch from private doctors to ones covered under insurance. I had to start asking for help from family which I hated. I had to say NO to my kids a lot. I got a second job that pays cash to guarantee I had groceries each week.

But it’s crazy how quickly things can turn around. After all, it’s only been 14 months and I’m so much happier! I just booked a vacation for two years from now so I can pay monthly (no-not the best move, but I needed something to look forward to!).

Do t let money issues stop you. Money is just money.

Thanks! May I ask what made you get divorced?

[Anonymous]

I was about 36 when divorced - I took a bit hit - had 2 kids and got no financial support from house, lived in a one bedroom with kids in a bunk bed and me on a sofa - still worth it.

Years later I am happier and making more money and remarried.

I did not have family to help me financially, but I did have friends who gave me hadn't me down clothes/ kitchen supplies/ vacation homes to use - big help to get through tough times!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:41 for me.

Completely broke, no child support coming, credit ruined (under 500).

I’m 42 now (14 months in), had my parent co-sign for a home and still had to beg for them to take a chance on me. Luckily they did! Used credit karma to get a secured credit card and have now been offered 2 unsecured. Credit score just hit 700 this week!

Things aren’t easy. I have 2 kids and full custody. One kid has special needs. I had to switch from private doctors to ones covered under insurance. I had to start asking for help from family which I hated. I had to say NO to my kids a lot. I got a second job that pays cash to guarantee I had groceries each week.

But it’s crazy how quickly things can turn around. After all, it’s only been 14 months and I’m so much happier! I just booked a vacation for two years from now so I can pay monthly (no-not the best move, but I needed something to look forward to!).

Do t let money issues stop you. Money is just money.

I need to get a divorce as my ex thought that being an un successful pot dealer was more important than making money and paying bills. I was ignorant and trusting and didn't really know what was going on until I got a letter from my employment that my paycheck was being garnished. I then started going through the details and learned about how much debt he attached to me. Never again- I won't trust another person. Right now, I trust myself to make my own financial decisions even if hey are difficult. As I said, no regret.

Thanks! May I ask what made you get divorced?

[Anonymous]

Yes. At age 34.

[Anonymous]

I am not ruined, but I have a huge amount of debt now. I have a plan to pay it off in 7 years. I’m 39. It was worth it.