Spouses who are going through a divorce are required to go through a number of legal matters in order to determine their future before their marriage can officially be considered over. When dealing with these matters, it is important to retain the services of an experienced and compassionate New York divorce attorney to assist you during this trying time. In order to be prepared for your initial consultation, it is important to know what to expect.
What Information Should I Bring?
The process of divorce is often complicated, as it requires spouses to separate their lives from one another. This can include dividing their assets and determining the future of any children they have together. These proceedings are intricate, which is why it is crucial that your attorney has a thorough understanding of your case. This can be done with various documentation that provides information regarding you, your spouse, and the situation at hand. This can include but is not limited to the following:
- The divorce complaint, if already filed
- Recent pay stubs
- Individual and business tax returns, W-2 forms, and 1099s
- Recent bank statements
What Can I Expect During a Consultation?
The first meeting with a divorce attorney usually lasts approximately one hour. During this time, the attorney will ask you different questions in relation to your marriage and the goals you have for your divorce. This can include but is not limited to:
- The length of the marriage
- Both yours and your spouse’s income and employment history
- Any assets or debts you both have
- If there are any children are in the picture
In order for the attorney to know the ins and outs of your case, you may wish to provide them with the following information:
- A brief history of the marriage
- Background information about yourself, your spouse, and your children
- Your immediate situation
- Your intentions and goals regarding your situation
- What information you are seeking from the consultation
Can I Bring Support?
When people enter a marriage, they do not usually expect it to end one day. It is because of this that divorce proceedings are often a very emotional time for all parties involved. That is why it is important for you to have a support system in place while you are going through a divorce, as it is a difficult time in your life. This can begin with bringing a loved one to your initial consultation. Not only do they serve as a shoulder to lean on, but they can listen, ask questions, and take notes to assist you.
Contact our Firm
Zimmet Law Group, P.C. is an experienced team of attorneys guiding clients through matters of estate planning and administration, divorce and family law, real estate, commercial litigation, business law, bankruptcy, and landlord-tenant law. If you require the services of an effective New York City attorney, contact our firm today to schedule a consultation.
