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Divorce Checklist

There are practical things you should do and things you should know. Some items apply to every divorce, but not all of them do, so just use those that apply to your own situation. Some are best done before the divorce is even announced, some will be easier before you separate, but all should be done as soon as you can manage.

Mutual acceptance of the divorce. Perhaps the most common source of conflict is when both spouses have not agreed to divorce or at least accepted the idea. Unless you are planning a surprise attack or a sudden departure (a good way to start a war), take time to work on mutual acceptance of the divorce. Starting off on the right foot is the best thing you can do to guide your case toward a smoother more peaceful resolution. Read my article, The Good Divorce.

Mail. Have sensitive mail sent somewhere private—your office, a friend’s address, or get a mailbox at a local mail service center that allows 24 hour access.

Computer files. If you use a shared computer and want some files to be absolutely private, Google “encrypted folders” with the name of your operating system and read some of the articles, or ask a teenager or a techie friend to help you create and use encrypted folders.

Records. While you have the chance, make photocopies of every family financial record you can find as you will need to know about all family assets and debts. If you used one, visit the family accountant and get copies of tax returns and records for the past several years.

Income. If you will need more income after separation, think about ways you can earn it. Think about getting more education or training to prepare for a better job. Think about ways to reduce family costs..

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:38 am

    This article was helpful.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Roxann Jacobson says

    October 26, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Thank you for your help. Wonderful stuff!
    Roxann Jacobson

    Reply
  3. Sharon Berget says

    January 7, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    helpful

    Reply
  4. Nadine says

    March 14, 2015 at 5:15 am

    Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Nolo Press Occidental says

    March 20, 2015 at 11:12 am

    We’re glad we can help.

    Reply
  6. Katy says

    March 29, 2015 at 5:58 am

    Was given a copy of an old edition of your book, bought the currently edition locally. Thanks.

    Reply
  7. Chris says

    July 12, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    This is just what I need to navigate this complicated process.

    Reply
  8. Beth Bell says

    December 8, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    I am finding the book helpful.

    Reply
  9. MH says

    April 12, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    Is this checklist different than what is offered in your book?

    Reply
    • Nolo Press Occidental says

      April 12, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      There are links to the checklist on this page in our books, How to Do Your Own Divorce in California, and How to Do Your Own Divorce in Texas, but there is a different checklist called the “After Divorce Checklist” you can only get on the bonus CDs that come with each of those books.

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      • Lucy says

        November 6, 2016 at 1:31 am

        Why does this have to be the ONLY rebliale source? Oh well, gj!

        Reply
        • Nolo Press Occidental says

          November 17, 2016 at 9:38 am

          We don’t say we are the only reliable source. We say you should only use a reliable source. If you act on information that did not come from a reliable source, you could end up wasting a lot of money and not getting the results you wanted. We’re trying to help people avoid that.

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  10. Sherman Smith says

    February 16, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    Please send me the divorce checklist

    Reply
    • Nolo Press Occidental says

      February 17, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      It gets sent to you automatically when you enter your first name, email address, and the state where you’re getting divorced, in the green form on this page. Did you try that?

      Reply
  11. Richard G Tait says

    September 10, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Learned about your guide from a Google search. What an excellent document!

    Reply
  12. Georgeann Farrar says

    December 16, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    Looking for worksheet?

    Reply
    • Nolo Press Occidental says

      December 20, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      https://nolotech.com/divorce-forms/divorce-worksheets/

      Reply
  13. Anne Kwasney says

    May 27, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    helpful to get started

    Reply
  14. Angie deLaRiva says

    June 1, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Hope this the form I need to complete to get the 3 page worksheet if not please tell me how to apply.

    Reply
    • Nolo Press Occidental says

      June 6, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Yes, this is the correct form to use to get your free divorce checklist. If you attempted to sign up for the checklist but didn’t receive it, please let us know.

      Reply
  15. Fabiola Sanchez says

    June 7, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Thank you for your real helpful advice!!

    Reply
  16. Kari Mangan says

    February 22, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Thanks for the advice. Look forward to the checklist.

    Reply

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