Understand the fine print: "When I got divorced, I did not know what I was doing legally because I had never heard any of the terms. I trusted my attorney and did what he said instead of empowering myself, learning the terminology and making a decision based on his advice and my own knowledge," Pilossoph said. The result: You could sign something unknowingly that could make your soon-to-be-ex-spouse upset, which could make the divorce more unpleasant than it needs to be, she said. Your divorce attorney is trying to get you the best outcome but doesn't necessarily know the private agreements made between you. "I have a master's degree, but I don't have an understanding of the law," Pilossoph said, suggesting that you ask your attorney plenty of questions before signing anything. Ask him what everything means in common terms and what it will mean for you.