Are you thinking about filing for divorce? There are things you can do to prepare. In a nutshell, gather documents. I always ask for certain documents from my new clients upon being retained.  These documents are necessary for the attorney to ascertain what the parties own and the value. 

*Two years of statements from every checking, savings account, money markets, certificates of deposit.

*Copies of all documents representing debt, i.e., credit card statements and mortgage statements

*401k statements for the past two years.

*Pension statements or any documents showing a vested interest in a pension.

*Deed for any real property.

*Documents showing the purchase and sale of any collections for two years, such as coins.

*Documents showing the value of those collections or any other personal property.

*Copies of vehicle insurance cards or policies.

*Health insurance policy(ies).

*Documents showing the purchase and/or sale of stocks, as well as the value of the stocks.

*Statements showing the amount of any vehicle payments and the balance on the notes.

*If the parties have an interest in a business, any all documents showing the assets and debts of the business will have to be produced at a       later date.

You do not have to have all of these documents before seeing a lawyer or filing for divorce, but anything you can do in advance is not only helpful, but it will also keep you from scrambling at the last minute.

If you have any questions about filing for divorce, please message me through my website or at Paula@BlairLawPLLC.net.