Skip to content
← Free Tools

Budget Builder

Build your post-divorce monthly budget, category by category. The total feeds directly into our settlement analysis.

Monthly total
$0
Annual
$0
🏠
Housing
Rent or mortgage, property tax, insurance, HOA
$
💡
Utilities
Electric, gas, water, trash, internet, phone
$
🛒
Food & Groceries
Groceries, dining out, coffee, delivery
$
🚗
Transportation
Car payment, insurance, gas, maintenance, parking
$
🏥
Healthcare
Insurance premiums, copays, prescriptions, dental, vision
$
👶
Childcare & Kids
Daycare, school, activities, tutoring, supplies
$
🛡️
Insurance
Life, disability, umbrella (not auto or health)
$
💳
Debt Payments
Student loans, credit cards, personal loans
$
Personal & Self-Care
Clothing, haircuts, gym, hobbies, entertainment
$
📱
Subscriptions
Streaming, software, memberships, news
$
💰
Savings & Retirement
401(k), IRA, emergency fund contributions
$
📋
Other
Anything else not covered above
$
See how your settlement affects your future
Enter your numbers and get a year-by-year projection — free, private, and takes about 3 minutes.
Run a Full Settlement Projection — Free

You Might Also Need

Settlement Calculator
See how your proposed settlement affects your finances long-term
Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support based on income and state guidelines
Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support obligations by state
Housing Calculator
Can you afford to keep the house on a single income?
All Resources
Calculators, guides, and financial planning content
This budget tool is for planning purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. Actual costs may vary. Consult a qualified attorney and financial advisor before making decisions about your divorce. All data stays in your browser — nothing is stored or sent to any server.

From uncertainty to clarity in 3 steps

No account required. No credit card. Just your numbers.

01

Enter your numbers

Settlement amount, income, expenses, alimony, house — takes about 2 minutes. Everything runs privately in your browser.

02

See the projection

Get a year-by-year chart showing your net worth from now through age 100. Green, yellow, or red — you'll know where you stand instantly.

03

Model & export

Test different settlement terms to find which saves you the most money, compare offers side-by-side, and export a report for your attorney.

Built on objective, deterministic financial models

Every projection is deterministic — same inputs always produce the same outputs. Results are estimates based on the assumptions you provide.

Deterministic Math EnginePublished Tax & Actuarial DataEducational Tool Only
Free to explore

See what a Pro analysis looks like

We built a complete Pro analysis for a fictional person named Sarah. Explore every section — charts, what-if scenarios, risk timeline, negotiation leverage — so you can see what’s included before running your own numbers.

View Sample AnalysisNo sign-up required

You don’t need a $5,000 CDFA retainer to understand your own numbers

Start with the free projection. If the numbers raise questions you can’t answer, upgrade to Pro for $19 — one-time, no subscription — and discover which settlement terms could save you thousands.

Free
$0
Year-by-year projection
MOST POPULAR
Pro · 30 Days
$19
Know what your settlement is worth
Pro · 6 Months
$89
Cover your full negotiation timeline
Run My Numbers — Free

Not financial or legal advice. DivorceSmart is an educational planning tool. Always consult a qualified attorney and financial advisor before making settlement decisions.