Divorce

Usually, aside from drafting the divorce petition, you will need to have some additional documents available. You may need original documentation, including:

• your marriage certificate;
• birth certificates of any children;
• prenuptial agreements;
• mortgages; and
• outstanding loans taken out during the marriage.

If you are filing for child support or spousal support, you may also want to have documentation related to:

• your and your child’s regular expenses, including some receipts if available;
• your and your spouse’s income from employment, investments, etc.;
• tax returns filed in recent years; and
• bank and credit card statements.