You can’t control the weather, and you can’t control the seasons, but you can control your finances. There is interesting new research out from two University of Washington sociologists that reveals rates of divorce filings spike in August.

So now that it’s the tail end of peak divorce season, what are some ways you can prepare financially for this important stage in your life? One of the best ways to control your financial future is to maintain good credit, and keep it that way throughout the divorce process.