An unfulfilling marriage can leave you feeling as if your future is no longer your own. While we understand the extensive amount of thought and consideration that goes into the decision to end your marriage, we believe that pursuing a better life is one of the bravest things a person can do. Our dedicated Plainfield divorce lawyers are here to use their exceptional knowledge of Connecticut law and decades of collective experience to help you get your life back.
With the right legal team on your side, divorce can be a transformative experience that puts you on the path to a brighter future. If you’re ready to start the next chapter, contact our firm to schedule a consultation with a member of our team and learn more about your next steps.
How You Can Prepare To File For Divorce
One of the first things you must do before formally filing for divorce is to gather your important legal and financial documents. There are a lot of them, and you might have to contact other entities in order to obtain copies, which might also require waiting periods, so it’s best to start on this as early as you can. These documents might include:
- Your marriage certificate
- Your prenuptial agreement (if you have one)
- Financial records, like bank statements, tax returns, investment account statements, retirement account statements, and more
- Income records, like pay stubs, employment contracts, business ownership documents, profit and loss statements, and more
- Expense documentation, like household bills, childcare expenses, education expenses, medical expenses, personal expenses, and more
- Asset documentation, like vehicle titles and registrations, real estate documents, valuations of valuable assets, and more
- Debt documentation, like loan agreements, credit card statements, and outstanding bills or invoices
- Insurance policies, like health, life, or property
- Estate planning documents, like wills, trusts, or power of attorneys
- Child-related documents, like birth certificates, school records, medical records, and more.
Down the line, these will be important to the work that our Plainfield divorce lawyers do on your behalf – including so they can get a better understanding of your circumstances.
Another crucial thing to do before you file is to begin thinking about your divorce goals. For example, what kind of custody arrangement do you think might work best for your children? What assets or property are most important to you? What assets or property do you think are most important to your spouse?
While we will always take account of, and advocate for, your goals, we will also be transparent with you regarding your likelihood of that outcome in front of a judge. Because our Plainfield divorce lawyers exclusively devote our practice to divorce and family law, we are well positioned to give you a sense of how the judges in your particular Connecticut family court will tend to view certain situations.
Navigating Divorce With Children
We know how emotional decisions surrounding parenting plans, custody, and parenting can be for families with children. Our compassionate Plainfield divorce lawyers offer mediation and collaborative divorce, which allows and supports families seeking agreement on parenting and child support outside of court. A non-adversarial method allows for a creative and flexible parenting plan that anticipates the future as your children grow. Plus, you and your co-parent will learn enhanced communication skills, setting you up to reduce the stress on everyone – especially the kids.
How Plainfield Divorce Lawyers Can Help You Transform Your Life
Our firm has decades of collective experience helping people through this time, and part of our job is to explain how divorce works in Connecticut and what options you have, as well as answer your questions, so that you can move forward with confidence. We have the qualities to meet you where you are – whether you need a powerful litigator, attentive mediator, or adroit negotiator, you can count on us to put you in the best position for a successful outcome. Call today to schedule your initial consultation and discover more about how we can serve you!
