The amount of paperwork that comes through a divorce
attorney’s office can be mind-boggling. On a daily basis I am shuffling
through credit card statements, retirement account balances, and parenting
calendars. I thought I was going to need to head to Costco and invest in
Band-Aids after all of the paper cuts I endured my first week clerking.
If you are about to become involved litigation, my advice to you is get
organized.
The amount of information involved in a divorce case can be
overwhelming, but there are a few simple things you can do that can turn a
messy stack of papers into documents that greatly assist your attorney.
Put your documents into chronological order. This will make the documents
easier to go through plus you will be able to spot if you are missing any
documents. Having the complete picture is very important. Rubber
bands and binder clips can also be helpful. Try not to staple too many
things because it is likely that your attorney’s office will want to copy or
scan the document. Try not to write on any originals. If you
want to leave a note for your attorney always write it on a Post-It note and
attach it to the document. It may also be helpful to set aside a day to
sit down and gather the contact information of everyone and every company that
may be involved in your case. Tracking down companies that handle your
retirement accounts can be harder than you think.
Many aspects of your life can improve with just a little
organization and litigation is no different. Spend some time get
organized before your next trip to your attorney’s office.
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