If you are going through a divorce or separation, pay special attention to the status of all your banking and financial accounts. It is possible to continue living the same lifestyle you are used to - and even finance the purchase of a new or used car - if you handle the debt from your divorce properly.

Cars don't look at your credit before they decide to breakdown. Anyone, with poor credit or great credit, could find themselves in a situation where they need an auto loan. Fortunately, those with poor credit do have options available for financing their vehicles.

Car loans offer lenders a big ticket item with limited risk. While a lender's risks their entire investment on an unsecured personal loan a car loan represents less risk since the lender can take possession of the car if the loan is defaulted. Divorce often leads to bankruptcy and will impact on a consumer's credit score long after they have recovered financially. Specialized lenders have recognized that a poor credit score may not reflect on a consumer ability to make payments and have placed less emphasis on credit history and more emphasis on ability to pay.

The best way to ensure that your divorce does not put a strain on your finances is to be realistic. What are the objectives or goals to be reached financially? People often are so used to sharing their finances when they are married that the prospect of divorce leaves them feeling confused as to what they own as an individual.

Without question, assets and liabilities, child custody, and spousal maintenance are the most important issues in any divorce case. We will discuss these issues in detail in the following section.