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Checklist: Issues To Discuss With Your Divorce Attorney


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When facing divorce, emotions run high and it is not always easy or even possible to keep a clear head. By referring to the following checklist, you can help ensure that you and your attorney cover all of the bases, address all of your concerns, and answer all of your questions.

  • Issues Relating to Children

    ____ Child support

    ____ Child custody, legal

    ____ Child custody, physical

    ____ Visitation with non-custodial parent

    ____ Grandparent visitation

    ____ Visitation with stepchildren

    ____ Health insurance for children

    ____ Dental insurance for children

    ____ Uninsured health care costs

    ____ College education

    ____ Residence in the marital homestead

    ____ Beneficiaries of life insurance policies

    ____ Claiming children as dependents for income tax purposes

    ____ Religious upbringing of children

  • Property Issues

    ____ Equity in homestead

    ____ Other real property

    ____ Home furnishings

    ____ Business assets

    ____ Professional practices

    ____ Professional degrees

    ____ Retirement benefits (pensions, IRAs, 401(k) plans)

    ____ Motor vehicles

    ____ Recreational vehicles

    ____ Personal property

    ____ Savings accounts

    ____ Stocks, bonds, and funds

    ____ Compensation for contributions as homemaker

    ____ Hidden assets

    ____ Debts

  • Spousal Support Issues

    ____ Entitlement to support

    ____ How much?

    ____ How long?

    ____ Continued health care coverage through COBRA

  • Other Issues

    ____ Domestic violence

    ____ Order for protection

    ____ Child abuse

    ____ Parental kidnapping

    ____ Restoration of maiden name

    ____ Post-divorce nonfinancial support

    ____ Attorney's fees and expenses


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