You probably don’t have a Albrecht Durer painting in your home, but when preparing for a divorce you should evaluate all your art work or other collectibles.
If you are totally convinced that your marriage is irretrievably broken then there are several things you need to do immediately.
Consider that following:
Consult a Vancouver, WA family law attorney.
You will want to understand all your rights are well as your responsibilities.
You will also want to know decisions which could make things even more difficult. For example, if you decide to take your children for an extended visit to your sisters. This might not be a good legal move.
Copy all financial and legal documents.
These include:
- Tax returns
- Banks statements
- Check registers
- Investment statements
- Retirement account statements
- Employee benefits
- Life insurance policies
- Mortgage documents
- Financial statements
- Credit card statements
- Wills
- Social Security statements
- Titles
- Business finances
You should backup any information stored on your home computers.
Inventory your household and family possessions.
Make a list of major items. This includes:
- Furniture
- Artwork
- Large appliances
- Automobiles
- Recreational vehicles
- Anything in a safe deposit box
Household expenses
Know what the household cost to run. All the utilities, mortgage and other household expenses.
Know your credit rating
Know exact income
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.
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