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Divorce is not something that most people want to talk about or experience. It is something that only people that have experienced it can understand and truly know what the process is like. One major part of the divorce process is filling out paperwork. There are many free divorce forms on the Internet that can be downloaded and printed. Many portions of these forms can be filled out fairly easily by an individual without any help. It is very important to get everything down on the forms accurately. Anything that is found to be inaccurate on the forms can cause delays in the divorce process and that is not something that any of the parties involved wants to go through. While some parts are fairly simple, others will require the help of a more experienced person.

The experience that a person is looking for when needing help with filling out the free divorce forms might come in the form of a lawyer, or a family member or a friend that has some knowledge on the topic. Some of the tricky areas on the forms start with listing the reason for the divorce. A spouse being unfaithful, abusing the other spouse, or irreconcilable differences are some of the most common reasons that get listed. This area of the form takes some writer’s craft that a more experienced person is better equipped to handle.

Another tough part on the free divorce forms is the listing of assets. This can take some time and a lot of thought for a person to fill out. Everything that would be considered an asset to a family needs to be listed and declared. It also needs to be stated by the person that is filling out the forms how they feel the assets should be split up. This, again, is an area where a person with some expertise can really help to make sure that everything is done the way it is supposed to be. The bottom line with any divorce is that the parties involved want things to go smoothly so they can get one with their lives apart. Getting the necessary help when doing all of the paperwork is a good idea.

By: D. Grace

Having the proper documents and facts when deciding on a divorce can save you thousands of dollars in cash as well as potential heartbreak during custody matters. We discuss below what we suggest that you have in hand as well as a second set safely held by a safe deposit box, or trusted family member. Do not take chances.. make extra copies and have everything in order.

Here are the things you must have:

1. Statement of Income (ALL) Not only will your income statements be needed but those of your spouse will be needed to have on hand. Have the last two years tax returns even if filed together. If a business is involved, all the statements are needed.

2. Bank Account Statements Nothing more important than having all the bank account statements upfront. This takes any of the suspicion away as everything is in black and white. If you can get all the statements from the beginning of the marriage then great!

3. Credit Cards – All Statements Often spouses might hide a card or two with sometimes huge balances. Avoid this and get a hold of all credit card statements from the past month to ensure what is what.

4. 401k & Pension Statements Thousands of dollars could be locked up in this area so do not overlook it on both sides. The other spouse will not forget so you should not as well. Contact the company who holds the 401k or pension and find out the specifics.

5. Real Estate Documents Single biggest asset you have is a home (most times) and you would want to make sure the documents relating to any homes, apartments, condos, land or other real estate are accounted for. Any taxes or monies paid on such real estate should also be documented. Anything related to mortgages, liens or tax burdens should also be in hand.

Even though this documentation process will be time intensive, lawyers know it is well worth it to be prepared for any challenges, rulings and court dates you may have. Not being fully prepared is a sure way to end up on the short end of a ruling.

By: Joseph Knuden