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Anew is an AI-powered divorce planning assistant that helps you understand the divorce process, organize your finances and documents, and make informed decisions. It provides educational guidance tailored to your situation, whether you are just considering divorce or already in the process.

Simply describe your situation or ask a question, and Anew's AI analyzes your circumstances to provide personalized guidance. It can help you understand custody options, property division rules in your state, document checklists, timeline expectations, and more. It answers with your state and your stage of the process in mind.

Common documents include marriage certificates, financial statements (bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts), tax returns from the last three to five years, property deeds, mortgage statements, vehicle titles, pay stubs, credit card statements, insurance policies, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements if applicable. Anew can generate a personalized document checklist based on your specific situation.

The timeline varies widely depending on your state and circumstances. An uncontested divorce with no children can be finalized in as few as 30 to 90 days in some states. Contested divorces involving custody disputes or complex assets can take one to three years or longer. Factors that affect timing include mandatory waiting periods, court backlogs, the level of agreement between spouses, and the complexity of financial assets.

Mediation involves a neutral third party helping both spouses negotiate agreements together. It is typically faster, less expensive, and less adversarial. Litigation involves each spouse hiring their own attorney and having a judge make decisions. Litigation is often necessary when there are significant power imbalances, hidden assets, or domestic abuse situations. Many divorces use a combination of both approaches.

Property division depends on your state. In community property states (like California, Texas, and Arizona), property acquired during the marriage generally belongs to both spouses: California divides it equally, Texas divides it in a way the court finds just and right, and Arizona divides it equitably. Equitable distribution states (the majority of states) divide property fairly but not necessarily equally, considering factors like income, earning potential, marriage length, and contributions to the marriage. Separate property owned before the marriage or received as gifts or inheritance is typically not divided.

No. Anew provides educational information and planning tools to help you understand the divorce process and prepare effectively. It is not a substitute for qualified legal counsel. We strongly recommend consulting with a licensed family law attorney in your state for advice specific to your legal situation. Anew helps you become a more informed participant in the process.

Download Anew from the App Store or Google Play and open the app. You can start by describing your situation or asking any question about the divorce process. The AI will guide you through understanding your options, organizing your documents, and planning your next steps. There is no account or sign-up, and using the app requires a subscription.