Assessing My Situation

Do I need Financial Advice in my Divorce?

If any one of the situations listed below is your case, you have good reason to get some expert financial advice; if you face two or more, going without seeking advice, is risky.

Personal

• You don't understand your situation
• You have a good income and a busy schedule, so you would be better off if someone else did the paperwork
• You want to be sure you're doing the right thing and have the confidence of knowing it's being done right

Property

• The division of marital assets and debts is unequal
• Home or real estate is being kept to sell later
• Major asset is being divided or sold
• You aren't sure how to value some assets
• You aren't sure how to value pension from employment during marriage
• One or both spouses are self-employed owners of a business or professional practice

Your spouse

• You can't agree about important issues
• You can't get information from your spouse about assets or income
• You suspect your spouse may be hiding assets
• Your incomes differ by more than 20%
• There are special needs or health problems

How many of these apply to your situation?

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