Going through a divorce is never easy and no amount of preparation can change that.  However, a tactical approach to the process, especially in regards to your finances, can help mitigate some of the damage and keep you on your feet.

Before the petition for dissolution is signed, you can start taking steps towards financial independence.  Phoenix divorce attorney Scott David Stewart offers these tips to prepare financially for a divorce.

1. Set up your own bank account.

Open a new bank account in your name only.  This will be an account that your wife cannot access.

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