Most women are so in love with the thought of being in love for eternity that the idea of marrying the wrong man and consequently getting a divorce is seldom, if ever at all, willingly entertained.
However, the cold reality that a bride has to face before she decides to tie the knot with her supposed knight is that a stunning fifty percent of marriages end up in divorce.
What's worse, a good number of these divorces don't go through smoothly.
In fact, divorces can leave a woman literally out in the cold if she's not careful.
The first thing you need to do when trouble in paradise sets in is to avoid excessive wallowing and falling into depression.
These things are the most common reasons why many women fail to protect themselves from a murky financial future post-divorce.
Your husband (soon to be your ex) has a responsibility to support you and your kids, but it might take a while before he gives the alimony and child support.
After you've gotten a grip, it's time to employ practical measures: If you have a joint account, withdraw half of the money and get a receipt.
Check your credit cards and get a credit report; it's strongly suggested that you cancel joint credit cards.
Finally, make copies of vital financial documents, such as tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, deeds, and business records.
This will allow you to gain an advantage and support yourself and your kids when your spouse refuses to do so.