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Divorce: What men should definitely know

Take precautions instead of looking: What the expert advises men in particular when it comes to breakups.(Bild: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS - stock.adobe.com)

Is your marriage as good as over and you wish you were better prepared for a divorce? Then we have just the thing for you: read what our divorce lawyer advises those affected - here's the men's edition!

All that glitters is not gold, especially in a divorce. Men in particular are advised "not to underestimate their wives", as divorce expert Maria Christina Kolar-Syrmas knows from daily practice: "This is often the case. Wives keep a close eye on their husbands, observe them quietly and collect evidence."

What else should men look out for? Check marriage contracts carefully and, if necessary, improve them before signing them. And under no circumstances should you move out of the shared home hastily - that doesn't go down well in court. And the lawyer has even more tips in store: