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Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2008

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Divorce and separation are not only emotionally draining, but they can be legally complicated as well. It is therefore often advisable that you seek the counsel and representation of a seasoned advocate to help you through the process and ensure an outcome that meets your needs not only now, but also in the future. In order to do the best possible job on your behalf, your family law attorney needs your input and cooperation. At your first meeting with your attorney, you should be prepared to provide the following information:

INFORMATION ABOUT
YOU
INFORMATION ABOUT
YOUR SPOUSE
Name
_____________________ _____________________
Date of Birth
_____________________ _____________________
Sex M_____ F_____ M_____ F_____
Social Security Number
____________________ ____________________
Address, Including County
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
Length of Time at that Address
_______ years _______ years
Previous Address(es) (for last 10 years)
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
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____________________
Home Telephone Number
____________________ ____________________
Work Telephone Number
____________________ ____________________
Facsimile Number
____________________ ____________________
E-mail Address
____________________ ____________________
Former Name(s)
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
Employers
____________________ ____________________
Position
____________________ ____________________
Employer's Address
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
Length of Time with Employer
_______ years _______ years
Previous Employer(s) (for last 10 years)
____________________
____________________
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____________________
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Gross Monthly Income
$_________________ $_________________
Other Income
$_________________ $_________________
Source/Amount
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
Date of Current Marriage ________________________
Place of Current Marriage ________________________
Date of Separation ________________________
Previous Marriage(s)
Yes ____ No ____ Yes ____ No ____
Ended by:
Death ____
Divorce ____
Date ____
Ended by:
Death ____
Divorce ____
Date ____
Children of Current Marriage
Name Date of Birth Social Security Number With Whom Residing
_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
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Children from Other Marriages or Relationships
Name Date of Birth Social Security Number With Whom Residing
_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
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Physical or Mental Health of Self







Physical or Mental Health of Spouse







Physical or Mental Health of Children







Domestic Abuse or Violence







Child Abuse






Custody or Visitation Issues






Property Disputes





Financial Issues





Other Important Information