My partner and I met with a divorce lawyer before our wedding. These were our 5 biggest takeaways.

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My then-fiancé and I met with a divorce attorney before our wedding.

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My husband and I made a pact never to divorce, even when it felt impossible. 30 years later, I'm glad we stayed.

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The author and her husband have been married for 30 years.

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Miley Cyrus says getting older changed how she sees her parents

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Miley Cyrus says she now sees her parents as individuals outside their parent-child relationship.

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When my ex and I separated, I moved out of our family home. Having my own space made me a better mom.

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The author (not pictured) moved into a new apartment when she and her ex separated.

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I was worried about my adult children connecting with my new partner, but traveling together helped us feel like a family

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My partner, daughters, younger daughter's boyfriend, and I have gone on amazing trips.

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Ex-wife of 'Wicked' star Ethan Slater says her life changed after he started dating Ariana Grande. Here's how.

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Lilly Jay with her ex-husband, Ethan Slater. Slater started dating Ariana Grande after they met on the set of "Wicked."

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After my divorce earlier this year, I'll be spending Thanksgiving alone. I couldn't be happier.

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The author, not pictured, will spend Thanksgiving alone with her dogs.

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When to quit working, take Social Security, and focus on yourself: Older Americans share their regrets about navigating retirement.

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Dozens of older Americans told Business Insider their biggest regrets about their finances in retirement.

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Tish Cyrus-Purcell says her divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus was 'tough on everyone' — even her adult kids

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Tish Cyrus-Purcell says her divorce from Billy Ray Cyrus was difficult even for her adult kids.

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I was proud to have an amicable $500 divorce. I didn't realize managing the finances of co-parenting would be much harder.

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Sheri Atwood had an amicable divorce with her ex until managing finances while co-parenting got in the way.

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