Divorce checklist
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1. Documents to gather
- Marriage certificate (certified copy)
The court will want this at filing.
- Birth certificates for any minor children
- Photo ID for both spouses
- Social Security numbers for both spouses and children
- Last 2–3 years of federal and state tax returns
- Recent pay stubs (last 2–3 months) for both spouses
2. Financial accounts to inventory
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3. Property to list
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4. Forms to complete
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5. Filing steps
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6. Post-divorce tasks
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Also see: state guides · property division guide