What financial documents should I give to my divorce attorney?
The answer to this question varies with each attorney, but should always include the following:
1. Personal tax returns for you and your spouse for the last five years;
2. Books, records, financial statements and tax returns for any businesses in which you or your spouse has an interest;
3. Banking and credit card statements;
4. Mortgage statements;
5. Telephone bills;
6. Other records or major expenditures;
7. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds and equities;
8. Retirement plans;
9. All insurance policies;
10. Descriptions of your and your spouse's employee benefits; and
11. Your latest pay stubs.
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