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During the divorce process, questions regarding finances will inevitably come up: How will our finances work while we’re getting divorced? Who is going to pay the mortgage, credit card, daycare, school tuition? Can I pay my attorney out of a joint account? Can I still take the kids on spring break? It’s only natural when thinking about a huge life change to worry about finances. This is true even for individuals earning significant incomes and high net-worth couples. This article provides a short explanation of two tools that courts use to assist couples to help manage their finances during divorce proceedings – status quo and attorney fee contribution orders.