Going through a divorce can be an expensive thing, but there are some things you can do to make sure you’re adequately prepared for the eventuality of divorce.

Here are few suggestions to make sure you’re ready when divorce does happen.

Have a pre-nuptial agreement
These are not binding in the UK, but judges can take them into consideration when making a decision on the financial settlement.

Plan your expenses
Make sure you prepare for your legal expenses, you don’t want any nasty surprises when you’re struggling for money.

Get a final consent order
You should make sure to get this so that your ex doesn’t return at a later date for more money!

Gather evidence of finances
Make sure you collate evidence of any of your partner’s assets, their financial income and any gains.

Don’t tell your bank
This may seem odd, but your bank could freeze your account if there is a dispute over money, which would leave you without any finances to fight a legal battle.

Keep expenses records
You should record all of your expenses so that you can prove the standard of living that you’re used to.

Get an estimate
If you’re using a divorce lawyer, make sure you ask for an estimate for costs before you begin. You don’t want costs spiralling after you’ve started proceedings.