What do I need to bring to a divorce attorney consultation?
What do I need to bring to a divorce attorney consultation?
10 things to bring to your initial consultation with a divorce…Prepare your Schedule of Assets and Debts. Prepare your Income and Expense Declaration. Prepare a list of questions you want to ask the divorce lawyer. Tax Returns. Self-employment documents. List out the relevant facts about your case. Ask the attorney for his or her client intake sheet in advance of the meeting.
What is included in a divorce petition?
The petition includes important information regarding the marriage. It names the husband, wife and any children and states if there is any separate property or community property, child custody, and child or spousal support. The petition (or the divorce papers) must be served on the other spouse.
Can you refuse to be divorced?
Sometimes, a spouse may be so unwilling to get a divorce, they may simply refuse to sign the papers and hope that this stymies your divorce plans. Note, however, that the court will only grant your divorce if it is satisfied that proper arrangements have been made for any children aged under 18 who are involved.
Can my spouse divorce me without my knowledge?
Never fear! It is possible to apply for a divorce without knowing the location of your spouse. If you do not know the whereabouts of your spouse you can apply to the Court for substituted service or dispensation of service as long as you can show the Court that you have made attempts to contact your spouse.
How do I get a divorce if one person won’t sign?
You and your divorce attorney will simply have to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the courts. This can be done without a spouse’s signature. After filing, the paperwork will be served to your spouse by a process server. Your spouse will then have 20 days to file a response with the court.
