Documents Necessary in Dissolution Cases

1.         Your paycheck stubs from January 1 of the current year, if possible, paycheck stubs for the last three (3) months are required.

2.         If you can get them, your spouse's paycheck stubs from January 1 of the current year, if possible, and at least for the last three (3) months.

3.         Copies of your joint or individual income tax returns, both state and federal, for the past three (3) years.

4.         Deeds, abstracts, and Torrens certificates showing the legal description of your homestead and any other real estate owned by you or your spouse individually or jointly.  Secure these from your mortgage company or lending institution if you do not have them.

5.         Mortgage or contract for deed balance on homestead and any other real estate.  Bring the last monthly mortgage statement if you have one.

6.         All papers and documents covering the initial purchase of your homestead, including purchase agreement.

7.         Tax assessor's statement on homestead and other real properties.

8.         Savings passbooks and savings certificates of individual or joint accounts held by you or your spouse individually or jointly.

9.         If possible, list of corporate stocks or stock certificates owned by you or your spouse individually or jointly.   Also give names of broker or brokers.

10.       Current life insurance policies, with statements of loans against them.

11.       A list of current outstanding bills of you and your spouse, including for whom and when incurred, amount still owed, name of creditor, and original amount.

12.       A copy of any pension, retirement, profit sharing, or investment program you or your spouse is involved in through employment; records of any savings account reflecting you or your spouse's Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

13.       Title or registration cards to all automobiles or other motor vehicles owned by you and your spouse individually or jointly.

14.       A copy of any financial statements or statements of net worth prepared by you or your spouse for the purpose of securing bank loans or for any other purpose.

15.       Any other information that will help establish your net worth, your spouse's net worth, your joint net worth, your income, and your spouse's income.

16.       Any pleadings or legal papers in your possession relating to this action or any dissolution (divorce) proceeding of you or your spouse.

17.       Any U.S. Social Security records or documents reflecting you or your spouse's earnings and qualifications for retirement benefits.