While no one is likely ever prepared for the emotional aspects of a divorce, there are ways in which you can prepare yourself legally and financially. Being prepared for these areas will help you to better handle the divorce and reduce some of the stress and conflict that you may feel if you were to simply rush through the divorce process. By planning ahead you can make much better decisions and begin to prepare yourself for your new life. You also have the opportunity to avoid many of the pitfalls that some have made when divorcing.