A divorce is difficult at best and horrible at worst. You definitely should give yourself permission to go through all the stages of grief.
However, if you can put aside your emotions for a few hours at a time, then you should be able to organize enough so the divorce can go more smoothly.
It’s also a good idea to find an experienced Vancouver, WA family law attorney. Divorce attorneys know how emotional this time can be. Those practicing family law also know that the proceedings go quicker and easier if you approach the preparation like you would approach any other important business dealing.
Once you have found an attorney you can trust and with whom you feel comfortable discussing very personal information, then set aside a block of time to have your first consultation.
Don’t plan to spend the whole meeting telling the divorce lawyer about why you are getting a divorce. Instead make sure you bring as much financial documentation as possible. The more information you can gather about your finances, the better. Here are some examples of what you should consider:
- The income of both you and your spouse.
- What retirement assets you have together.
- What other assets you have.
- Any real estate or automobiles titles you hold.
- Any businesses or professional practices in which you or your spouse have an interest.
- What your current debts is.
- An explanation and evidence of any assets you brought to the marriage, or that were given to you specifically during the marriage. This would include an inheritance or a specific gift.
Bring tax returns, savings/checking/investment records, credit card statements and other relevant financial documents.
Some personal questions are relevant. The Vancouver family lawyers will want to know which partner had the most responsibility for the care of your children. Each of the spouses work history will be examined and what kind of health issues there are in the family.
Just because you are emotionally devastated does not mean you will get more money. Emotional suffering does not always translate into financial advantage.
When you are going through a divorce you want a divorce attorney who can make the process as easy as possible. You need a family law attorney who will explain what will realistically happen during the divorce and after.
Call Lambert Law Offices to be heard by an incredibly gifted attorney who will be at your side through the whole process. 360-737-1473.