The Materials You Can Compile to Help Your Attorney and Your Case
You’ve decided to file for divorce and have scheduled a meeting with an experienced divorce attorney. To get the most out of that meeting, you’ll want to take the time to gather documents and other things, so that you can get the process started. Here’s a checklist of the things that you should try to gather and bring to your first meeting with your divorce attorney.
The Important Documents to Bring to Your Initial Conference with a Divorce Lawyer
As a general rule, the documents you want to provide fall into three categories:
- Personal information—This includes basic information about both you and the marriage. You’ll want to bring proof of identification, but you should also bring a copy of your marriage certificate, if you have one. Immigration documents, if applicable, are also essential.
- Financial information—Financial problems are a common cause of divorce—one study found more than half of all respondents indicating that partner/spouse debt was a valid reason to consider getting a divorce. Be prepared to bring all relevant financial documents, including bank statements, mortgages, property deeds, insurance policies, tax returns and credit card statements.
- Employment information—Your attorney will want to carefully examine all relevant employment records, from pay stubs to documentation of fringe benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefits and other perks.
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