Divorcing In Orange County? Get Your Lawyer This Info Immediately

If you are getting divorced in Orange County, California you’ll need to prepare relevant information for your first meeting with your attorney. Your Attorney will likely have you fill out a form and go over it with you. This article will give you an idea of the sorts of documentation and information that you should bring to your first consultation. Also included below is a link to a Judicial Council Form provided by the Superior Court of Orange County that many attorneys use for just this purpose.

You will need the following types of information:

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: Include: Employer, occupation, monthly income, withholdings, if not working include a reason, and include exemptions. Provide same for spouse.

5. Liquid assets: Stocks, checking accounts, bonds, life insurance and cash.

6. Monthly expenses: a laundry list of information contained on the link below. Be sure to visit and peruse as this list is extensive.

Gathering this information now will save you time and money. The better prepared and organized you are the easier it will be for your attorney to prepare your file and your case.