In the days leading up to your first meeting with a divorce attorney, it's a wise idea to prepare yourself for your appointment. While divorce is never an easy time and more than a little stressful for most people, getting ready for your first meeting with a lawyer can help ensure the process runs smoothly. Below are a few ways you can properly prepare for your meeting with a divorce attorney.

Compile Biographical Information

Make a comprehensive list of all biographical information for your family. Names, dates of birth, addresses, places of employment, Social Security, and drivers' license numbers, and the date of your marriage should all be included in this list. Your divorce attorney will need to know this information to start drawing up all of the various legal documentation associated with a divorce.

Write a Narrative of Your Marriage

The story of your marriage can provide your divorce attorney with valuable insights into your union, what went wrong, and what could be potential issues in your divorce. Beforehand, take the time to compose a three to ten-page biography of your marriage. Write about the history of your relationship, the problems that came up, and the strengths and weaknesses of both yourself and your spouse.

Gather Financial Records

Finances are often at the crux of most divorces. Make sure your divorce attorney has information on all of your financial holdings, your assets, and your liabilities. Also, bring with you a list of monthly expenses and at least two years of tax returns. This will give your lawyer an idea of what's financially at stake throughout your divorce.

The family law and child custody lawyers of O'Connor Mikita & Davidson, LLC, have more than 20 years of legal experience in the Cincinnati, OH, area. Call (513) 793-5279 or visit their website to schedule a consultation