. >> tom: ambac financial group sued bank of america, accusing its countrywide unit of massive fraud. ambac says it lost nearly $17 billion by insuring mortgage securities that went bad. ambac says the home loans were made to borrowers who didn't have the means to repay them. ambac wants bank of america to pay it back in full. bank of america has not commented on the case. Ü$ >> susie: the recession has had a big impact on us-- and not just our bank accounts. for some people, the financial crisis has strained personal relationships. with that in mind, tonight's "money file" looks at a financially friendly alternative to divorce court. here's julie stav, senior financial expert at univision. >> going through a divorce is never easy, but in what may be the worst economic downturn most of us have ever experienced, breaking up can be even more financially devastating due to increasing legal fees, overcrowded court calendars and the reduced values of homes, investments and retirement accounts. but, as it often occurs, out of desperation comes inspiration. and, according to recent studies b