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INFORMATION GATHERING

This is the most important step, and it is not difficult. The information you gather will assist the attorney in protecting you and your children and in saving you money. Without the correct information the attorney cannot answer your questions or prepare your court documents. You must include certain personal information or the court will not accept your papers.

Property and Debts. If you leave out a retirement plan, real estate, vehicle, bank account, or some other property, you may get a real shock later when you find out that your ex-spouse owns half of it! You must correctly describe all your property in order to make sure that you get what you want - even if you believe that it already belongs to you alone. If you do not list the debts you want your spouse to pay, you will not be able to force your spouse to pay them later.

Dependent Children. If you have dependent children, you must provide adequate information for the preparation of a parenting plan and a child support order (even if you do not want child support) or the court will not grant your divorce. Some people refuse to give income information because they do not want to pay child support and get a surprise when the state calculates the support due based upon an "imputed" income which is much higher than their actual income.

Help Gathering Information. The free information packet/questionnaire offered by the attorneys, is designed to help you list all your property, debts, and other information in a simple and concise manner. If you would like to order the free information packet/questionnaire.

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