According to the National Marriage Project, couples who reported disagreements about finances once per week were over 30% more likely to divorce than couples who reported disagreements about finances less frequently. There are certain common money mistakes couples make that we see repeatedly in our divorce cases. These mistakes and disagreements cause tension in the relationship and can even destroy a marriage.

Financial infidelity occurs when couples with combined finances lie to each other about money. It can include hiding debt, purchases, or financial accounts from a partner. Financial disagreements are stronger predictors of divorce relative to other common marital disagreements.