My lawyer says we are going to be putting together a Property Settlement and Separation Agreement.  What information do I need to provide for such an agreement?

Answer:  You need to discuss the following issues with your lawyer and, where possible, provide your lawyer with the following information:

• Your full legal Name
  
• Your Social Security Number
  
• Your Spouse’s full legal  Name
  
• Your Spouse’s Social Security Number
  
• Date of Marriage
  
• Place of marriage
  
• Children, if any, their full legal names their date of birth
  
• Date of Separation
  
• Motor Vehicle Info
  
• Business, if any
  
• College provisions, if any
  
• Corporate Stock
  
• Child Custody
  
• Child Support (Amount/Start Date/Monthly dates)
  
• Child Visitation
  
• Court Costs & Attorney’s Fees
  
• Credit Cards
  
• Dependency Exemption
  
• Disability Insurance
  
• Should support levels be tied to the Consumer Price Index
  
• Periodic Increases in support
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Medical & Dental Insurance for spouse
  
• Medical & Dental Insurance for children
  
• Uncovered Medical & Dental Insurance for Spouse
  
• Uncovered Medical & Dental Insurance for children
  
• Debt Liability
  
• Retirement Benefits(IRA, 401(k), Keough)
  
• Pension Benefits
  
• Personal Injury Claim
  
• Real Property
  
• Relocation
  
• Savings
  
• Spousal Support(Amount/Start Date/Monthly Payment
• Date/Modifiable)
  
• Taxes
  
• Inheritance