The standard advice for a non-working spouse used to be to sit tight and not make any changes. They likely could continue to stay-at-home and may even get lifetime alimony.

That's not the case any longer. Alimony is likely going to be limited in duration and more and more professionals are saying get back to work and don't wait.

So what should you consider? What sort of work are you expected to be doing? How could this impact your spousal support?

Joining Mandy for this Conversation is Ann Grant, an attorney who experienced her own high-conflict divorce and author of the recently published The Divorce Hacker's Guide To Untying The Knot: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Finances, Child Custody, Lawyers and Planning Ahead. Read more about Amy at www.TheDivorcehacker.com.

You'll find a synopsis of this show at Mandy's blog: https://sincemydivorce.com/divorcing-still-working-might-regret