FAQs Written By Professionals in Florida

"What should I know about my family's financial situation before I get divorced"

It is important to know all of your family's assets (what you own) and liabilities (what you owe). Also, know which assets you can access and how. It is also very important to know which (if any) benefits you and your children are entitled to receive from your spouse's retirement plan, insurance policies, trusts, etc.

Check to assure that you know the location of very important documents like the following:

• Deeds to your houses

• Bank Records

• Insurance policies

• Stock or bond certificates

• Wills

• Retirement plan agreements

• Partnership agreements

• Trust Agreements

• Titles to your cars, boats, etc.

• Power-of-attorney statements

• Brokerage statements

• Other business and financial documents