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520 SW Federal Highway
Stuart, FL 34994
The Arcade Building
101 N. U.S. Highway 1
Suite 220
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

P: 772-223-1313
F: 772-223-1339

What Should I Bring to My Initial Meeting with a Divorce Lawyer?

Your initial meeting with a divorce lawyer in Stuart sets the tone for the rest of your professional relationship. Proper preparation for an initial consultation with a divorce attorney can put both of you in the best position to build a strong legal case quickly and efficiently, while failure to do so can set your case back significantly. If you are seeking a Stuart divorce in Florida  you need help from the skilled divorce attorneys at Colter Law Group today.

Preparing to meet your divorce lawyers in Stuart, Florida

First of all, call ahead and ask your attorney what paperwork and information you should bring to your initial meeting. Your attorneys may also have a prepared questionnaire for new clients. If possible, complete this form prior to your meeting.

Some items you should always bring to your initial meeting with divorce attorneys in Stuart include the following:

  • Information related to your grounds for divorce. For example, if your spouse is running up debts, bring any and all applicable account information. If your spouse is abusive, bring medical reports, bills, or police records.
  • Contact information for both you and your spouse. This should include name, address, phone number, place of employment, Social Security number, and any aliases.
  • Information about your children. Remember to provide your children's names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, along with any concerns you have regarding their welfare, special needs, and schools.
  • Asset documentation. Provide a list of assets, financial accounts, retirement plans, estate plans, real estate, and property owned by you and your spouse, as well as your income tax returns from the past few years.
  • Debt information. Bring a list of all debts, credit card statements, mortgage statements, lines of credit, personal loans, car loans, or leases owed by you or your spouse.
  • Legal documents. Bring copies of any divorce documents served on you.
  • A list of questions. Feel free to ask the questions that are important to you.

All of these items will be useful to your divorce attorney in Stuart at your initial meeting. However, if it is too overwhelming to collect all of this information at once, do not worry. You can always gather the rest of this information later. The important thing is to bring as much information as you are comfortable with and to use your initial meeting to understand your rights and responsibilities during the divorce process.

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Colter Law Group is dedicated to personalized legal service in divorce, the division of marital property, child custody, and child support matters in Florida. Contact Colter Law Group online or call 772-223-1313 for assistance in Martin, Indian River, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.