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Your financial position in a new relationship

If you remarry or form a new civil partnership, or live with a new partner, it’s likely to affect your finances. It should mean you spend less because you share household costs and it could also mean you open a joint bank account or take out a mortgage together. Find out the best way to arrange your finances.

Your financial position in a new relationship


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  • Agreement Builder - Finances

    The process of answering the questions in each agreement builder should help you consider what outcomes are best for your children and both of you. They can form a useful starting point when discussing your situation with your ex-partner or a legal representative such as a solicitor.

    agreement builder
  • Debt calculator

    Use this tool to do help you calculate your financial situation. Add the information to your 'Agreement builder - Finances tool' along with your thoughts around what outcomes you'd like to see.

    Debt calculator

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