For Your First Meeting

Kansas City Family Law Attorney Richard Ralls

As part of our representation it will be helpful to have all relevant records and information assembled. I suggest that you start looking now for documentation. Check desks, safety-deposit boxes, bank boxes, or other places where documents might be found, or hidden.

I will want you to supply me with copies of as many of the following as possible:

• Prenuptial agreements;
• Income tax returns for the past three years;
• Pay stubs for the past six pay periods;
• Financial statements (prepared when borrowing money);
• Employment contracts or any explanations of benefits from you or your spouse's work;
• Job applications and curriculum vitae;
• Canceled checks and charge records, including who is directly liable on credit cards;
• Retirement plan statements, including IRAs, and values as of date of marriage and present value;
• Deeds;
• Real estate tax bills or appraisals;
• Insurance policies, including life insurance, medical insurance, health insurance, or homeowners' insurance;
• Bank account information and bank statements;
• Safety-deposit box information (you will want the bank to verify an inventory if possible);
• Securities information, including brokerage account statements;
• Partnership agreements, corporations, or other documents showing any business interests;
• Any inheritance or trust interests;
• Wills by you or your spouse;
• Information about previous legal proceedings;
• Your children’s grade reports and school records;
• Information on any significant medical conditions of your children;
• Any written agreements or notes between you and your spouse;
• Any evidence you have such as photographs, letters, social media or email transmissions.