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These comprehensive checklists, questionnaires and worksheets will lead you step-by-step through many of tasks that must be completed in a divorce or separation.DIVORCE PLANNING TOOLS
Pre–Divorce Consultation Questionnaire
BEFORE you decide to divorce, schedule consultations with several family lawyers. During your meetings, ask these questions to gain an understanding about your state’s laws and how divorce will affect you.Download the PDF
Pre–Divorce Planning Checklist
Take these steps before you initiate divorce to protect your financial well being and prepare for divorce.Download the PDF
Copy Cat Worksheet
Gathering and copying important documents before divorce can save you thousands in legal fees. Use this worksheet to identify the documents you may want to copy now.Download the PDF
Financial Freedom Plan
Use this worksheet to assess your financial situation by tracking income and expenses. Prepare for events that may inevitably occur during divorce, whether you anticipate them or not.Download the PDF
MEDIATION
Divorce Issues Checklist
Use this checklist to identify the issues you need to resolve in your divorce and discuss in mediation.Download the PDF
MONEY MATTERS TOOLS
All the Assets Worksheet
When your marriage ends, disentwining your lives requires the division of assets. This worksheet can help you identify all of the assets to be divided or assigned.Download the PDF
Darn Debt Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help identify all of your debt so it can be paid, assigned and/or divided before your divorce is final.Download the PDF
Show Me the Money
For purposes of calculating support, your husband’s "income" might include more than his salary. Use this worksheet to identify any other income he receives. Ask your lawyer if it can be considered income available for support.Download the PDF
Talking Taxes Questionnaire
To avoid a big post–divorce tax payment, ask your forensic tax accountant and lawyer these questions before finalizing your divorce.Download the PDF
Life After Divorce
Bad Judgment Questionnaire
If, during the divorce trial, you made honest mistakes, your husband committed fraud, or the judge ruled erroneously, immediately ask your lawyer these questions.Download the PDF
Post-Divorce Checklist
Once your divorce is final, use this checklist to help wrap up loose ends and jumpstart your future.Download the PDF
LAWYERs
Initial Consultation Questionnaire
Ask every lawyer you interview all of the questions you have about the lawyer and your divorce. If you need a little help, get started by asking these questions.Download the PDF
Lawyer Evaluation Worksheet
Record important facts about the lawyers you interview on this worksheet. Use the information to hire a lawyer best suited to your case.Download the PDF
MEDIATORS
Mediator Interview Questionnaire
Use these questions to interview mediators and find the best match for you.Download the PDF
Mediator Evaluation Worksheet
Record important facts about mediators on this worksheet and use it to decide which mediator to hire.Download the PDF
THERAPISTS
Therapist Qualification Questionnaire
It is essential you feel comfortable with your therapist’s knowledge, experience and style. Ask these questions to see how they stack up.Download the PDF
