Terms of Use

Last updated: May 22, 2026

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of knowyourhalf.com (the "Site") and the free divorce financial calculator and related content provided on the Site (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

About the Service

Know Your Half provides a free, educational divorce financial calculator designed to help individuals understand general financial concepts related to divorce — including estimates of alimony, child support, home equity splits, and retirement account division. The Service is intended solely for informational and educational purposes.

The estimates produced by this calculator are not legal advice, financial advice, or a substitute for the guidance of a licensed attorney or financial professional. Every divorce is unique. Outcomes vary significantly based on state law, judicial discretion, individual circumstances, and factors this calculator does not capture. Always consult a licensed family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Use of this Site does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Know Your Half, its founder, or any affiliated party. No information provided on this Site constitutes legal advice, and no communication through the Site should be treated as such.

Accuracy of Estimates

The calculator uses established professional formulas as general reference points, including the AAML guideline formula for alimony estimates and the Income Shares Model for child support. These formulas are starting points — not legal determinations. Actual outcomes in your divorce will depend on:

The specific laws and guidelines of your state
Judicial discretion and the facts of your individual case
Assets, debts, and circumstances not captured by this calculator
Negotiations and agreements between you and your spouse
Changes in law or court practice after the date of these estimates

Know Your Half makes no warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the estimates produced by the calculator.

Nationwide Availability and State Law Variation

The Site is accessible throughout the United States. Divorce law varies significantly by state. While the calculator attempts to reflect general principles applicable across states — including the distinction between community property and equitable distribution states — it cannot account for the specific statutes, court rules, or judicial practices of every jurisdiction. Users outside California should be aware that certain features and examples on this Site are particularly tailored to California law.

Your Use of the Site

By using the Site you agree that you will:

Use the Site only for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes
Not reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from the Site without written permission
Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Site or its infrastructure
Not use the Site in any way that could mislead others into believing the estimates are legal determinations

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, design, calculator logic, and educational articles — is owned by Know Your Half and protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may share links to the Site and reference its content for personal, non-commercial purposes with appropriate attribution.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Know Your Half and its founder shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or reliance on the Site or any estimates produced by the calculator. This includes, without limitation, financial decisions made based on calculator estimates.

You expressly agree that your use of the Site is at your sole risk.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including attorney directories, legal services, and financial resources. Know Your Half does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Advertising

The Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Know Your Half does not control the specific ads displayed and does not endorse any advertised products or services. Advertisers have no influence over the educational content or calculator estimates on this Site.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Alameda County, California.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at knowyourhalf@gmail.com.