Great trial preparation is the key to getting through it once you spend the time getting ready you will be familiar with the material issues that will help you to present your case more effectively and it will allow you to be less stressed out while you get through the divorce process step 1 meet with your attorney. After all the preliminary legal actions have taken place you will go to the courthouse for your divorce trial be smart and arrive about an hour early so that you can become comfortable as comfortable as possible given the circumstances and settle into your surroundings be sure to dress well it shows respect for the judge and the court. Divorce preparation isnt easy but it is advisable to pack your things beforehand if the divorce becomes heated you may not be able to have access to your things for a while 9 credit report another thing on your divorce preparation checklist should be getting a credit report get your credit report at the beginning and the end of the divorce it will help you take care of all the debts that you may have to pay and avoid any future hassle. Client preparation its not easy going through a trial you not only must be prepared as a witness but also must be prepared to act appropriately at your deposition mediation and even when walking into the courthouse and into the judges chambers while it can be nerve racking take comfort in knowing that to an extent a trial is a lot like a play its an artificial environment where . Generally before trial each spouse will provide the judge and the other spouse spouses attorney with an exhibit list at trial you or your attorney if youre representing yourself will have to introduce exhibits an exhibit must be introduced and accepted by the court as a first step an exhibit must be marked