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How to spot signs of financial abuse
Watch if your significant other takes charge of your money.
One of the signs of financial abuse in a relationship is one of the partners demanding to control the finances. This could mean forcing you to hand over your paycheck to your partner, and then only receiving a small allowance.

Only one person having access to the bank account is also a sign that abuse could be taking place. Look at your credit reports and credit card statements frequently.

How to discuss alimony during divorce
Determine the correct amount to discuss.
Make sure you have consulted a family or divorce attorney who is licensed in your state and county. There are many aspects to calculating alimony in a divorce that you will be unaware of.

Find out what the range should be (it is not a set number and can be modified by a judge). There is no point in wrangling about numbers if they have no basis in fact and may change significantly.

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