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How do gather personal information?

• This includes first, middle, and last names, accounting for any maiden names.
• Provide the complete address: street, city, state, and zip code to establish jurisdiction.
• State how long you've lived at your current address and within the state, which can affect legal proceedings.
• Include the county and how long you have been living there as it is essential for jurisdiction.
• List all relevant telephone numbers including home and work.
• Provide your current employer's name, address, job title, and income to assess financial responsibilities.
• Indicate the highest level of education achieved.
• Include your date and place of birth along with Social Security Number and driver's license details.

What details are needed about the adverse party?

• Provide your spouse's first and last names, including any middle or maiden names.
• Similar to your own, include their complete address for jurisdiction and correspondence.
• Indicate how long your spouse has lived at their current address and in the state.
• List the county where your spouse resides and the duration of their stay in that county.
• Gather their home and work telephone numbers for any necessary communication.
• Note the employer's name, address, job title, and income for financial consent.
• Clearly state the highest level of education completed by your spouse.
• Include the spouse's date and place of birth and Social Security Number, if applicable.

What marriage information is crucial?

• Provide when and where the marriage occurred.
• State how many times you and your spouse have been married previously.
• Indicate how any past marriages were ended, whether through divorce, death, etc.
• Clearly state the date when you and your spouse separated.
• Provide the address where you and your spouse resided together before separation.
• List the names and ages of all children from both current and previous marriages.

How to understand divorce terms?

• Determine if the divorce is contested, meaning oppositional, or uncontested, indicating mutual agreement.
• Summarize the primary reasons leading to the decision, helping legal representation formulate a strategy.
• Outline the legal grounds, such as incompatibility, cruelty, or other relevant issues.
• Capture any additional notes or concerns the client feels are pertinent to the divorce.

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