Always keep in mind that if your divorce claim includes ancillary matters, you will most certainly be asked for a great deal of financial information. Here are some documents that you should have handy to provide to your divorce lawyer or the court:
- Tax returns (usually last 3 years are helpful)
- Net-worth statement, if applicable
- Retirement plans
- Retirement accounts
- Real estate-legal descriptions
- Receipted real estate tax bills
- Real estate appraisal
- Life insurance policies
- Medical insurance policies
- Account information for each and every bank account
- Securities
- Business interests
- Estate or trust interests
- Safety deposit box
- Loan applications
- Outstanding debt as of date of separation
- List of your appraisers and professional advisors
Article provided by Tabatha Castro, The Castro Firm