Divorcing in Orange County, California? You will definitely want to prepare and organize the following relevant documentation for your first consultation with your attorney. Your Attorney, most likely, will have his own form that he or she will have you complete. But, this article will give you a great head start on the type of documentation and information that you’ll need during your first consultation. Also included below there is link to a Judicial Council Form provided by the Superior Court of Orange County. Many attorneys use these prefabricated forms.
You will need the following types of information:
1. Personal: Social Security Numbers for all family members, dates of birth, date of marriage, and date of separation;
2. Property: Residence- lease or own (lease amount). If owner: value of home; mortgage payment, source of purchase funds, source of mortgage payments. Other Real Property. Life Insurance. Furniture
3. obligations: debts – make sure you include the date incurred, the purpose, the due date, and the terms of repayment.
4. income: include your employer, your spouse’s employer, occupation, monthly income, withholdings, and if you are currently are not working to make sure you include an explanation, and finally include the number of exemptions.
5. Liquid assets: for example bonds, stocks, cash, checking accounts, life insurance.
6. monthly expenses: the list is too long to be contained in this article. However, I’ve included a link below make sure you visit and view the list to get an idea of the numerous types of items you will want to consider.
Having this information at your disposal and using the linked form will save you time and money. The more information you have prepared and organized the less time your attorney will need to compile it and prepare your case.
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