Wilson Whitaker Rynell

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972-248-8080 DALLAS
713-830-2207 HOUSTON
512-691-4100 AUSTIN
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972-248-8080 DALLAS
713-830-2207 HOUSTON
512-691-4100 AUSTIN

TEXAS DIVORCE CHECKLIST

You can help save yourself time and money by gathering important legal and financial documents to share with our board certified divorce attorneys.

CHECKLIST FOR A DIVORCE IN TEXAS

Dallas Divorce Check List

Why Do You Need An Aggressive Divorce Lawyer?


Secure a favorable outcome in your divorce proceedings with our experienced Dallas divorce attorneys. Specializing in assertive legal strategies, we're committed to advocating for your rights and interests, whether through tenacious negotiation or litigation. Our team has a proven track record in a broad spectrum of divorce cases, from straightforward, uncontested divorces to the most intricate and challenging disputes.



Leveraging our extensive trial experience and negotiation skills, we've achieved successful settlements and court victories in numerous cases, reflecting our unwavering dedication to our clients' best outcomes. At our Dallas law firm, we prioritize your well-being and rights, offering strong, aggressive representation to prevent any unfair advantage against you. Choose attorneys who fight relentlessly for your interests.




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Additional Divorce Checklist Focus 

What Do You Need To Prepare For Divorce?


Marriages end for many different reasons, some good, some bad and some indifferent.  But when you sense the end of your marriage approaching, you need to start preparing and stay focused during the entire divorce process.  It is recommend that you meet as soon as possible with our board certified divorce attorneys and get your personal documents in order.  We recommend that you gather not less than five (5) years worth of your financial documents, and consider securing copies of the following documents:

 

  • Income tax returns;
  • Employment records;
  • Financial records (e.g. bank statements and loan information);
  • Investment account statements;
  • Pension plan information;
  • Retirement savings accounts;
  • Debt & credit cards records;
  • Social security statements;
  • Corporate perks and benefits; 
  • Paycheck deductions and paycheck bonuses; 
  • Cash flow from any real or personal property investments; and
  • Debts assumed by either party.

 

Why Use A Divorce Checklist?



Our divorce checklist will help you assemble documentation in advance and can bring you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you are organized.  Often certain important financial documents go "missing" because your spouse is either hiding assets or destroying evidence of such assets.  It is important to gather the following materials as soon as you can to avoid the additional expense of having to get duplicate copies of this information from either a bank or other third parties:

 

  • Vehicle information;
  • Real estate information;
  • All personal property;
  • All separate property;
  • Copies of your credit report;
  • Copies of your recent pay stubs;
  • Copies of your spouse's recent pay stubs for the past year;
  • Copies of tax returns for the past five (5) years;
  • Copies of account statements for bank accounts; and
  • Copies of credit card accounts.

 

Please download our  Divorce Checklist and call us for a divorce consultation today.

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