Have no idea what it will cost to live as a single person? Try building a post-divorce monthly spending plan. As you estimate expenses, be sure to avoid these six common mistakes.

Thinking about keeping the home in your divorce? Make sure you can afford the mortgage along with your other monthly expenses. Don’t forget to include the costs of routine maintenance, large one-off expenses, and the expense of hiring someone to do the chores your ex-spouse used to do.