How to Prepare for a Divorce in Rhode Island

Preparing for a divorce

If you’re still in the early stages of your divorce, it can be helpful to take a few steps to prepare yourself for your upcoming divorce proceedings. Here’s a list of actions you can take and documents you can collect to protect yourself and make your case stronger: 

Gather financial information

Start collecting relevant and up-to-date financial statements. 

Open a P.O. Box

This way you can be sure all of your mail is being sent to a secure location. 

Begin Saving Money

Even if you work with the least expensive divorce lawyer, going through the divorce process will put a strain on your finances. 

Open New Bank Accounts

You’ll want to first establish independent banking accounts before you begin to untangle your finances from your spouse’s. 

Get New Credit Cards

It’s important to begin building a new line of credit. You’ll also want to do this in case your accounts are frozen due to divorce proceedings. 

Print a Credit Report

Having a snapshot of your current credit report can help your divorce attorney be able to spot any suspicious activity as you move forward. 

Inventory of Your Property

Make a list of all the properties that you went into the marriage with. The more detailed this list is, the easier it will be for your divorce lawyer to ensure that you leave the marriage with that property. 

Change Your Estate Plans

If you pass before your divorce is final, your spouse may receive all or most of your estate. 

Contact an Attorney to discuss your options

If you have questions about preparing for your divorce in Rhode Island, Divorce Attorney Susan T. Perkins is here to help. As an experienced Rhode Island divorce lawyer, she knows what you need to do now to eliminate any potential problems that can arise later. 

Contact the Law Office of Susan T. Perkins, Esq. to schedule a free consultation today to discuss your options.