Finances during separations: How can you protect yourself in the event of a divorce?

When they happily say "I do," when the champagne corks pop, and friends and family cheer, few can imagine it: one in three married couples will separate again , on average after 14.7 years , according to the Federal Statistical Office. While the legal framework governs what happens next, women in particular often find themselves in dire straits after a divorce . Single mothers in Germany are at high risk of poverty . How can marriages and partnerships be structured so that everyone involved is equally well off? Here are the most important questions – and answers from experts.