What to bring to meeting with divorce attorney

by Jason Grossey

If you are planning to file for divorce in Denver, you may have many questions about the legal process. Will you have to go to court? How much does a divorce cost? You can find answers to these questions and more when meeting with a Denver divorce attorney for an initial consultation.
The purpose of an initial consultation is for you to share details about yourself and your marriage with the attorney, who can then give you a better idea about what to expect.

What to bring to the meeting with your Attorney:

Being prepared for a meeting with a Denver lawyer will allow you to focus on the questions that matter. In order to make the most of your time, you can bring relevant documents about your family and personal finances:

Finances

*Copies of personal and joint bank statements for every checking and savings account *Tax returns *Copies of credit card statements *Information about investments such as stocks and bonds *Information about personal debts *Estimated living expenses Property

*Copies of real estate deeds *Mortgage statements *Car titles, registration information, and loan statements Personal

*Names, ages, and addresses of children *Evidence to substantiate a claim (adultery, abuse, etc.) *Items such as photographs to personalize your story While this may seem like an overwhelming amount of information to gather and provide, the fact is that the more that you tell the lawyer, the more that the Denver divorce lawyer can tell you.

Providing an overview of your finances, property, and family life can help a Denver lawyer

judge whether the likelihood of possible disputes regarding complicated issues such as child custody or the division of property.

Asking the right questions

In addition to telling a divorce attorney about yourself, the initial consultation also allows you to learn more about the attorney. While the attorney may volunteer information, you may want to arrive at the office prepared to ask some questions. Your specific questions will naturally depend on your situation, but you may want to arrive at the office with certain points in mind:

*How much experience does the Denver law firm have handling divorces in your state? *What percentage of the lawyer's practice is devoted to divorces and family law issues? *How does the lawyer charge fees? These are some questions to consider. Finally, you may want to ask yourself if you feel comfortable with the lawyer and confident that your best interests will be represented.

About the Author
Jason Grossey is a writter for the Denver Attorney Info blog.