When faced with the difficult experience of getting a divorce, many people rush in, attempting to get their anger out through the legal process. However, Lance S. Cox Attorney at Law, a Cincinnati divorce and tax attorney with over 30 years' experience, advises you to take a moment and prepare if you feel your marriage is ending.

Before meeting with a divorce lawyer, he recommends:

• Finding The Right Attorney: Contact your state bar association for referrals, or ask your family and friends. You should also investigate potential candidates online to see what past clients have to say. Because your choice of an attorney is one of the biggest factors influencing the outcome of your case, it pays to make sure you find the right one.
• Collect Financial Records: Your attorney will want to get an accurate view of your finances so they can determine what kind of outcome they can achieve, so assemble all of your bank statements, tax forms, and anything else that lists your assets.
• Gather Other Evidence: In a contested divorce, you may need evidence showing why the marriage is failing. For example, if your spouse was unfaithful or had some sort of problem that contributed to the divorce.
• Get Legal Documents Together: This includes anything you've signed or been served with, along with your prenuptial agreement if there is one.

Lance S. Cox Attorney at Law offers a depth of legal expertise to help ensure that you get the best possible results for your case. Divorces are often complex and difficult, involving a wide range of issues from child custody to taxes and asset division, so don't try to go it alone. If you need help with any divorce, tax, or probate matter, call (513) 528-6000 to schedule a consultation with Attorney Cox today. You can also visit the firm online to learn more about their services.