Tools for Divorce: Practical Resources to Protect Yourself and Stay Organized

Financial Calculators

Password & Digital Security Tools

Password Manager Apps (e.g., LastPass, Bitwarden, 1Password)
Checklist for Changing Passwords (email, banks, Amazon, Apple ID, social media, etc.)
Two-Factor Authentication Guide
Account Access Tracker (for shared logins like Netflix or utilities)
Create a gmail account. Do not use icloud emails.
Be on guard for keystroke tracking

Recording Conversations and Protecting Yourself

Utah Recording Law Summary (One-party consent)
How to Record with iPhone or Android (step-by-step)
Best Apps for Recording Calls (e.g., Rev Call Recorder, TapeACall)
Using Recordings to Document Abuse, Threats, or False Allegations
When and How to Share Recordings with Police or Attorney

Documenting Marital Property

How to Catalog Property with Date-Stamped Photos and Video
Checklist: High-Risk Items that Often Go Missing
Inventory Spreadsheet Template
Appraiser Directory (Local appraisers for real property, animals, antiques, jewelry, etc.)
Tips for Secure Cloud Storage (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox)

Communication Tools

Co-Parenting Communication Apps (e.g., OurFamilyWizard, TalkingParents, AppClose)
Documenting Harassment or Miscommunication
Sample Communication Protocol for High-Conflict Divorce

Legal & Evidence Tools

How to Preserve and Print Text Messages
Guidelines for Screenshot Evidence (including metadata if possible)

Organizational Templates

Divorce Timeline Template
Case Log Template (to track calls, events, and issues)
Folder Structure for Organizing Divorce Files Digitally
How to Name Files for Easy Retrieval (“2024_05_07_BankStatement_Chase”)

Parenting & Child Support Tools

Visitation Schedule Generators (e.g., link to calculator)
Child Expense Tracker App (e.g., link to site)
Journal Template for Parenting Time (useful in custody disputes)

Emergency Planning Tools

Safety Plan for Domestic Violence Situations
Checklist for Emergency Documents to Keep On Hand (passport, birth certificates, insurance cards)
Shelter & Support Resource Links (local to Utah)

Property & Debt Tools

Joint Debt Liability Guide
Credit Report Checklist (how to obtain and review)
Steps to Freeze Credit or Monitor Identity Theft During Divorce

Emotional & Mental Health Tools

Referral List for Therapists & Support Groups
Grief & Divorce Reading List
Mindfulness and Anxiety Apps (e.g., Headspace, Calm)

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