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Divorce Data Collection Case Study

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Once you’ve made the decision to get divorced, most don’t want the process to drag on. The decision has been made, and you’re looking for a quick resolution. How do you get started on the right foot? Know what your Arizona divorce attorney will need and have it with you when you meet with them.

What Will My Divorce Lawyer Need from Me: Information and Documents Needed to Get Divorced

Properties/Real Estate: address of any real property, date property was acquired, how the property was purchased (where did the funds come from), information regarding refinancing or title changes, information regarding claims (by you or your spouse) of separate property interest in the real property, the deed for each property, escrow documents from the 1st …show more content…

Financial Accounts/Stocks: list of all financial accounts (checking, savings, investment, stock brokerage, etc.) including financial institution’s name, account number and name of account holders, date accounts were opened, significant account activity, statements, etc.
Retirement Accounts: Information regarding when the retirement account was started (i.e. before or after the marriage), information regarding contributions (voluntary or mandatory), financial institution name, account number, name of account holders, significant activity, statements, etc.
Life Insurance: Information regarding type of policy (term or whole), how the policy was funded, insurance declaration page, etc.
Business: Name of the business, general nature of operations, structure (LLC, corporation, etc.), main owners, main operators, general information regarding revenue, when the business was started, source of startup funding, business tax returns (past 3-5 years), business profit and loss statements and balance statement (past 3-5 years), general ledgers and bank statements,

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