How do I switch an iPhone to a different Apple ID without losing purchases

So I am sure this has been asked a million times but I just can't find an acceptible answer.
My wife and I are divorcing. We have always used my itunes account for purchases on all our devices. I don't want her to lose her musci and apps but I don't want her using my ID anylonger. I want to set one up for her. So how can I make sure she keeps all her music and apps?

Purchase made with an account remain permanently tied to that account. You cannot split (or merge) accounts. She will have to re-purchase the items with her own account. If we're talking a lot of items you might want to have that included in settlement papers.

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