Of traps and commandments

Watch out, divorce! These are THE tips for women

It's better to be safe than sorry: What the divorce lawyer advises.(Bild: Kittiphan - stock.adobe.com)

At the latest when the marriage is over, many people wish they had made better provisions for the event of a separation. Don't want that to happen to you? Then read what our divorce lawyer advises - here's the women's edition!

Divorces don't always go smoothly and certainly not amicably. In addition to some legal stumbling blocks, there are also interpersonal pitfalls. Men in particular often tell their wives "complete legal nonsense" about divorce, says lawyer Maria-Christina Kolar-Syrmas.

"They then make nonsensical statements, such as that the woman has to move out immediately, that the children will be taken away from her, that she won't get any maintenance, etc.," the expert reports from her professional experience. That's why she advises: "Don't just believe everything without checking!"

What should women pay particular attention to? This starts long before a possible divorce, says lawyer Maria Christina Kolar-Syrmas. Here are the expert's most important tips: