What Info Do You Need For Your Orange County Divorce?
Written by Jon D. Alexander, Esq. on August 13th, 2008If you are seeking a divorce in Orange County, California and are meeting with your attorney for the first time there are several types of information you need to prepare. Most likely your attorney will have a form for you to fill out and will oftentimes go through it with you. However, the purpose of this article is to give you advance warning of the types of documentation and information you’ll need during your client consultation. I have also included a link to a Judicial Council Form provided by the Superior Court of Orange County that many attorneys use.
The type of information you’ll need to bring includes but isn’t necessarily limited to:
1. Personal: Dates of birth, marriage, & separation. And all relevant social security numbers;
2. Property: Household residence- rent or own. Lease payment/mortgage payment. Value of home- source of funds to purchase, source of funds for mortgage payment. Other Real Estate. Household furniture & furnishings- type and approximate value. Automobiles- value, loan balance. Bank accounts, life insurance, pensions, assets of children, and whether the above are considered separate property.
3. Obligations: Debts- include when incurred, reason, date due, and repayment terms.
4. Income: Employer, occupation, monthly income, exemptions, withholdings, and if not working explain why. Do the same for spouse.
5. Liquid assets: Cash, stocks, bonds, checking accounts, life insurance.
6. Monthly expenses: a laundry list of information contained on the link below. Be sure to visit and peruse as this list is extensive.
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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