Q: I am planning to leave my husband soon but I want to be as prepared as I can. We have a large number of shared investments and bank accounts that we both have access to. I am concerned that once I tell him I want to separate he will lock me out of our accounts. We have over $1 million in cryptocurrency stored on a hardware-based wallet but I am not sure where he keeps it. I'd like to meet with a lawyer soon for advice. What can I do to prepare myself to leave him and before meeting with the lawyer?

A: If you are considering separating from your husband there are steps you can take to prepare yourself. These steps will help you feel more emotionally ready and initially progress the process of separation faster, allowing you both to move on sooner.

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