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What documents do I need to gather for my divorce?

Post author By wheelthelaw
Post date May 27, 2021

When it comes to splitting your property in a divorce, gather all statements in your name. It is also wise to obtain account statements in your spouse’s name, if at all possible.

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DIY Divorce & Resources

Post author By wheelthelaw
Post date May 25, 2021

You do not need an attorney to file for divorce although it is always recommended to have your own counsel. There are options and resources available for non-represented parties, more formally called, “pro se litigants”.

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What information do I need before meeting with a divorce attorney?

Post author By wheelthelaw
Post date May 20, 2021

There are many thoughts racing through your head. What is even relevant to a divorce attorney? Good question. Putting together a list of document or items to discuss will be helpful. Below is a list of information to bring and documents to gather before meeting with a divorce attorney.

List of your current bills and who is paying what
List of what bills you want your spouse to pay
Your current custody/parenting time schedule
Your desired custody/parenting time schedule
List of your accounts and the approximate balances (printed statements are even more helpful)
List of debts with balances
Paycheck stubs
Tax returns
What property do you want out of the divorce?
What property did you own prior to the divorce?

This is just a starting point, but will get your wheels turning in the right direction.

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What do you talk about with a divorce attorney?

Post author By wheelthelaw
Post date May 18, 2021

It takes weeks, months, years, and sometimes, decades to get the courage to consult with a divorce lawyer. Once you schedule your first meeting, you’re often faced with “Well, what should I even talk about?” Whether you think so or not, everything is relevant. It is good to tell your back story and how you got here. We want to know your story.

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MILITARY DIVORCE CHEAT SHEET WHEN DEALING WITH MILITARY RETIRED PAY

Post author By wheelthelaw
Post date May 7, 2021

Military divorces can definitely be more complex when dealing with a veteran’s disability pay, military retired pay, or a spouse’s election to receive survivor’s benefits. We have compiled a list of terms are most often used, and questioned about, when dealing with a military pension or military retired pay. An experienced military divorce lawyer will be equipped to answer all of your questions in your military divorce case and also advise you on how to proceed when splitting the military retired pay, whether you are the service member or the spouse.