Divorce Checklist

If you are planning to file for divorce, it’s best to spend some time figuring out what you wish to achieve in your divorce settlement before heading to court, mediation, or arbitration. Take a moment to browse over the following checklist to ensure you are properly prepared for the weeks and months that lie ahead. The following is a list of things you will need to consider:

• Child custody and visitation arrangements
• Child support, including medical, dental, and other benefits for your children
• Expenses stemming from children’s extracurricular activities
• Spousal support
• Reimbursement for education or tuition expenses
• Property division 
• Dividing investments, savings accounts, 401ks, IRAs, life insurance policies, etc.
• Tax issues
• Bankruptcy issues (if applicable)
• Insurance issues
• Real estate issues
• Changing bank accounts and credit cards
• Name changes
• Changes to wills and trusts
• Attorney fees, mediator fees, arbitrator fees, etc.

These are just some of the things you need to be prepared to discuss when filing for divorce. Although the divorce process may seem overwhelming, you can trust a Riverside divorce attorney at the Law Office of Michael R. Young to help you get through it. At your initial consultation, we will go over all the things you’ll need to address and then help you prepare for your divorce so nothing is left unaddressed or ignored. Once you have filed the divorce paperwork, you can trust us to remain by your side, helping you each step of the way until your divorce is finally settled in a way that meets your needs and satisfaction.

If you are looking for an experienced divorce lawyer in Riverside to represent your case, please contact the Law Office of Michael R. Young today at (866) 902-5290!