According to data CNBC published last year, the average millennial between the ages of 25 and 34 has less than $1,000 in savings. Just 20 percent of these “older millennials” have saved $10,000 or more. But, whether you are just starting to save or you have already purchased a home and have a healthy sum in your retirement account, it is important to protect what you have earned in case something goes wrong.

As a parent, ensuring that you will be able to spend time with your children is one of the most important aspects of the divorce process. But, as a father, it can seem like the odds are stacked against you. Custody laws have traditionally favored granting primary custody to a child’s mother; and, from child support to spousal maintenance, you may be wondering how you will be able to afford to make lasting memories during the little visitation time you have.

Even at the earliest stages of preparing for a divorce, it is important to think about what the future has in store. Once you have decided to end your marriage, getting divorced is simply a means to an end, and you need to approach your divorce as your one chance to preserve your current lifestyle to the greatest extent possible.