The vast majority of men are unprepared for divorce. This is unsurprising as over 80 % of all splits are initiated by the women. As a result men are left without proper protection.
I shall now make 3 suggestions on how men could proceed with their divorce.

Option #1-get a Lawyer
This is the most common reaction. it has its positives but also some negatives. On a positive note, the male has a professional taking care of the case on his behalf. The male might well be unstable at this point and unable to fully immerse himself in the case. the professional can offer a tremendous helping hand. However, there are some negative sides to employing a professional you should know about.

The divorce may well be messier than necessary. Lawyers are often paid by the hour. In might be in their interest to spice up the case. Either way layers are not cheap and this can create another huge problem for some men. So what can men do to protect themselves if they lack the ability to employ a seasoned professional?

Option #2 Ask Friends
This is also pretty common. Asking friends and family members who have experienced a divorce what they should do.
I find this a very dangerous place to go. What makes these people qualified to offer advice that will effect the divorcee for years to come. Would a dying man seek medical attention from friend or from the highest level professional he knows?
You can not use laymen advice to deal with professional matters.
With this in mind, what can the divorcing man do to protect himself whilst saving money?

option #3 Seek Professionals online.
This route is getting far more common than you would imagine with the spread of information on the internet.
There are professionals out there who offer advice in written and audio format that anyone can listen to even at 3am in the morning. The material can be found either for free or at worse , for a nominal fee.