Divorcing In Orange County? Get Your Lawyer This Info Immediately
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If 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.
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: 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- including date incurred, purpose, due date, and terms of repayment.
4. Income: Include: Employer, occupation, monthly income, withholdings, if not working include a reason, and include exemptions. Provide same for spouse.
5. Liquid Assets: Checking accounts, cash, life insurance, stocks, and bonds.
6. Monthly expenses: an extensive list of these is included on the linked form below. Be sure to visit the link and review all of the many types of expenses.
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.
