AI Prompts for Claude for Divorce

I am considering divorce. Walk me through the general process from filing to finalization: what contested versus uncontested means, the main steps involved, what I should do in the first 30 days, and what mistakes people make early that they regret.

What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce, and what are mediation and collaborative divorce? Help me understand my options so I can figure out which approach fits my situation.

What are the most important financial steps to take before or immediately after deciding to divorce? Cover documenting assets, protecting joint accounts and credit, gathering records, and anything people commonly miss.

I have children. How does divorce with children work? Explain legal custody versus physical custody, the main custody arrangements, and what factors courts typically consider.

What should I ask when interviewing divorce attorneys? What should I cover in a first consultation and what are the signs a lawyer is the right fit for my situation?

Help me create a complete inventory of my marital assets and debts for divorce proceedings. What should I document, how should I organize it, and what do people commonly forget?

Explain how marital property is divided in divorce. What is the difference between community property and equitable distribution states? What is marital property versus separate property?

What are the tax implications of divorce I need to understand? Cover filing status changes, alimony treatment, child support, property transfers, and how retirement accounts are handled.

I need to rebuild my finances after divorce. I am [DESCRIBE SITUATION]. What are the most important financial steps in the first year post-divorce?

What is a QDRO and when do I need one? How are retirement accounts divided in divorce and how do I do it without triggering taxes or penalties?

I need to create a parenting plan with my co-parent. What should a thorough parenting plan include: custody schedule, holiday time, decision-making, communication guidelines, and how to handle disputes?

My co-parent and I have significant conflict. What are the most effective communication strategies for high-conflict co-parenting that keep the children out of the middle?

Help me write a co-parenting message for [DESCRIBE THE SITUATION: SCHEDULE CHANGE, CONCERN ABOUT THE KIDS, RESPONDING TO A HOSTILE MESSAGE]. I want it to be calm, focused, and child-centered.

How do I talk to children about divorce at different ages: under 5, 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and teenagers? What do children need to hear at each stage and what should I avoid saying?

I am concerned my co-parent is saying negative things about me to our children. What are the signs of parental alienation, what can I do, and how do I protect my children without escalating the conflict?

I am going through divorce and I feel [DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE FEELING]. Help me understand what I am experiencing emotionally and what evidence-based strategies actually help people navigate this.

What are the common emotional stages people go through during and after divorce? I want to understand what is normal so I stop feeling like something is wrong with me.

My social life was mostly built around being part of a couple and I feel very alone now. What are the most practical steps for rebuilding a social life and a sense of self as a single person?

What do I need to update after my divorce is finalized? Give me a complete checklist: name change documents, beneficiary designations, estate planning, insurance, and anything else I am likely to forget.

I am ready to start dating again after divorce. What should I know about re-entering dating after a long relationship? What do people commonly do wrong when dating post-divorce?