Divorce Checklist

For many divorce cases, your state has specific laws that will effect how and where you can file. One of the first steps that you should take in starting your divorce case is to look up your state’s specific laws concerning divorce and discuss any questions you have with a qualified divorce attorney.

Next, you need to start making a checklist of the things you want and the things you need to do for your divorce so that you do not forget anything important in the passionate meeting you may face.

Here are a few suggestions to think about:

• Custody of Children/Visitation Rights: Do you want custody of your children? What kind of visitation rights do you want? Holidays? Weekends? None? Do you want as little responsibility as possible? Would you rather give money for support?
• Property division: Who gets the house, the cars, or any owned property?
• Alimony: Who needs the most money? Who has a job? Who needs more money to take car of the kids?
• Relocation Costs: If you or your spouse is going to need to relocate, who should pay for this?

Coming up with questions is easy, but deciding what is right for your life can be difficult.

Talk to an Austin Divorce Lawyer

Thinking of everything that is important to you during divorce proceedings can be extremely difficult. This is why having a divorce checklist is so important for you and your lawyer. If you are faced with an impending divorce case and need legal representation contact Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP, the Austin divorce attorneys, by calling 512-472-2431.