A lot of divorce clients ask me, what documents do I need to get together? Here is a list of some of the most important documents you will need:

1. Complete income tax returns, W2s, and other like documents for the last 3 years.
2.  Year-to-date income information (such as pay stubs) for yourself and your spouse.
3. Statements for banking and other financial accounts for the past 12 months.
4. Statements for credit cards and other debts for the past 12 months.
5.  If you have children, copies of the monthly out-of-pocket cost of health insurance and the number of people covered on the plan. If you have employer-provided health insurance, this may be on your pay stub.
6. If you have children, copies of any work-related daycare expense.
7. Deeds, appraisals, mortgages, or other like documents for all real estate.
8. Your will and your spouse’s will.
9. Life insurance policies for you and your spouse.
10. Certificates of title or other ownership documents regarding any cars, boats, motorcycles, RVs, or any type of titled vehicle.