Household Finances Workbook
Household Finances Workbook
Know what your household really costs.
Understanding your financial position during divorce involves more than knowing what you own and owe. You also need a realistic picture of your everyday living expenses, household income and the costs of raising your children.
The Household Finances Workbook helps you move beyond rough monthly estimates by recording your actual income and spending, understanding household and child-related costs, managing monthly cash flow and building a realistic budget for your changing circumstances.
Designed for Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, the workbook brings together your financial records, calculations and summaries in one practical system.
The workbook helps you:
- Record regular and variable household income.
- Track household expenses and spending month by month.
- Identify and calculate child-related costs.
- Build a realistic household budget based on your spending.
- Compare budgeted and actual expenses.
- Monitor upcoming payments and available funds.
- Review key financial information through an integrated Dashboard.
Linked calculations and summaries help keep your information connected and reduce unnecessary repeated data entry.
The workbook can continue to be used as an everyday household money-management tool during and after divorce.
Instant digital download. Available for Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
What's Included
What's Included
The Household Finances Workbook combines income and expense tracking, budgeting, child-related cost calculations and cash flow management in one integrated financial system.
INCOME & EXPENSE TRACKING
Record regular and variable household income and expenses to build an accurate picture of your household finances.
Organize spending into categories and track expenses over time to understand where your money goes.
HOUSEHOLD & CHILD-RELATED COSTS
Identify household expenses and costs associated with raising your children.
Use your recorded spending information to calculate average costs and better understand the financial requirements of your household.
Adjustable parental contribution percentages allow you to explore different ways of sharing child-related expenses.
HOUSEHOLD BUDGET
Use your actual spending information to develop a realistic household budget.
Compare budgeted amounts against actual expenses to identify differences and make adjustments as your circumstances change.
MONTHLY CASH FLOW
Keep track of money coming in, payments due and your available funds throughout the month.
Use the cash flow planner to understand upcoming financial commitments and identify potential shortfalls.
FINANCIAL DASHBOARD
View important income, expense and budget information together in one place.
The Dashboard uses information from the workbook to provide a convenient overview of your household finances.
LINKED CALCULATIONS & SUMMARIES
The worksheets are designed to work together. Information entered in the relevant sheets feeds into linked calculations and summaries, helping reduce repeated data entry and keep your financial information connected.
How to Use It
How to Use It
GETTING STARTED
Open the workbook in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and follow the included setup instructions.
Set up your reporting period and review the income and expense categories before beginning.
Guidance is provided within the workbook to explain what information belongs where and how the different worksheets work together.
RECORD YOUR INCOME AND SPENDING
Enter your household income and expenses as they occur.
Recording actual transactions over time helps you understand your spending patterns and calculate more reliable average household and child-related costs.
BUILD YOUR HOUSEHOLD BUDGET
Use the information you've recorded to develop a realistic budget based on your circumstances.
Compare your budget with actual spending and adjust it as needed.
MANAGE YOUR CASH FLOW
Record expected income and upcoming payments to understand how much money is available throughout the month.
Keep your cash flow information updated as payments are made and funds are received.
REVIEW YOUR DASHBOARD
Use the Dashboard and financial summaries to review your income, spending and budget information.
You can also print relevant summaries for professional meetings or financial discussions.
CONTINUE USING THE WORKBOOK
The Household Finances Workbook is designed to remain useful beyond divorce.
Continue recording income and expenses, reviewing your budget and managing cash flow as your financial circumstances change.
Compatibility & Downloads
Compatibility & Downloads
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
The Household Finances Workbook is a digital spreadsheet provided in separate versions for:
- Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)
- Google Sheets
Both versions include the integrated worksheets, calculations, summaries and Dashboard.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Excel: Requires Excel 2021 or later, or Microsoft 365.
Google Sheets: A separate Google Sheets version is included for customers who prefer working online or do not have compatible Excel software.
IMPORTANT
The workbook is designed to be completed digitally using compatible spreadsheet software.
It is not a printable PDF or an interactive PDF form.
This is an instant digital download. No physical product will be shipped.
Important Information
Important Information
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
The Household Finances Workbook provides practical tools for recording, organizing and reviewing personal financial information.
It does not provide legal or financial advice, verify the accuracy of information entered or determine appropriate child support, spousal support or settlement amounts.
The workbook cannot take your individual circumstances or applicable local laws into account. Please consult an appropriately qualified professional when you need advice specific to your situation.
PERSONAL USE
Your purchase is licensed for personal use only.
You may share your completed financial information with your attorney, mediator or other professional advisers.
The blank workbook, worksheets and templates may not be copied, shared, resold or redistributed.
NEED ASSISTANCE?
If you experience difficulty accessing or using the workbook, please contact us and we'll be happy to help.
Looking for a more complete divorce preparation system?
The Household Finances Workbook is also included in The Divorce Binder, together with the guided printable filing system and Divorce Finances Workbook.
If you have any more questions check out our FAQ
Is The Divorce Binder applicable in any country?
Yes. The Divorce Binder is an organizational and preparation system and is not specific to one legal jurisdiction. Laws and divorce procedures vary between countries and regions, so the Binder does not replace legal advice specific to your circumstances or location.
What software do I need for the financial spreadsheets?
The two digital financial workbooks are provided in separate versions for Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. The Excel versions require Microsoft Excel 2021 or later, or Microsoft 365. If you don't have compatible Excel software, use the included Google Sheets versions instead. The workbooks are not designed for Apple Numbers or other spreadsheet applications.
What if I have trouble with one of the files or spreadsheets?
Please contact me through Etsy Messages or email support@themaverickms.com. If something doesn't display or function as expected, I'm happy to help you check that you're using the correct version and troubleshoot the issue.
Is a physical binder included?
No. The Divorce Binder is a digital product. No physical binder, printed pages, dividers or other physical items will be shipped to you.
Can I download or print the product multiple times?
Yes, but limited to your own personal use. You can reprint pages as you need them and share your completed information with your attorney, mediator or other professional advisers. The blank Binder, worksheets, templates and spreadsheet files may not be copied, shared, resold or redistributed.
Which paper size should I print?
The Divorce Binder is provided in both A4 and US Letter sizes. Choose the version that matches the standard paper size used by your printer. You can print the pages you need in color or grayscale and organize them in your own physical binder.
Do you offer refunds?
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final and non-refundable. Once you have access to The Divorce Binder, it cannot be returned or exchanged. Please ensure that you have carefully reviewed the product description and any associated terms and conditions prior to purchasing.If you have any questions or concerns about the product, please contact our support team via email at support@themaverickms.com prior to purchase.
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