Documentation Your Manhattan Divorce Attorney Will Need for Your Meeting


 

documentation your attorney will need

If you are in the process of filing for divorce it is important to start preparing ahead of time. One of the best ways to prepare to meet with your Manhattan divorce attorney is to make sure that you have all the documentation they will need. The more prepared you are for your meeting with your divorce attorney the smoother things will go and the faster the process will be.

 

Gather These Documents Prior to Your Meeting with Your New York Divorce Lawyer

 

Income Statements and Documents: income statements are essential to determining the financial situation and employment status that will take into consideration child support, alimony, and division of assets. Income documents can include tax returns, paycheck stubs, and additional related documents. Some things to gather include paycheck information over a 12-month period, bank statements, receipts, financial statements, and business income documents. Furthermore, any other documentation that can help establish one's net worth would be useful to gather.

 

Automobile Documents:  automobile documents include any titles or registration for all vehicles that are owned by either you, your spouse, or owned jointly. They can also include boats, ATV's, and farming vehicles and business equipment vehicles. Also show documentation that displays the current outstanding debt that would be needed to acquire these vehicles.

 

Life Insurance Documents: it is also useful to gather any life insurance policy information. This is because the court may view the policy's cash value that could be divided by the court in case of a divorce.

 

Marital Debts: all debt should also be documented. The court will need to determine what the marital debts are and how to divide them as part of the divorce settlement.

 

Real Estate Documents: real estate is going to be one of the major assets that will be taken into consideration. If the property was purchased during the marriage, it is considered marital property will need to be divided during the divorce.  Furthermore, real estate that may have been owned prior to the marriage can also come into the situation if the marital funds were used to pay for repairs and any mortgage payments. Gather all documentation of ownership as well as current mortgage income. Also compile all real estate purchase documents. Also, if your property was refinanced that information will also be pertinent.

 

Take the First Step and Schedule a Consultation with a Manhattan Divorce Attorney

 

If you are getting divorced, the first step is to meet with an experienced New York divorce attorney who can help you with your case.  Whether you decide to mediate your divorce or go to court, Sabra Law Group can assist you.  Call Sabra Law Group at (646) 472-7971. 

 

Once you have secured an appointment start gathering all the documents so that you have them ready for your meeting.   You can also ask us how to best be prepared and we will provide you with a list of items that will be helpful. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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