subject: What Personal Possessions and Financial Records To Take When You Leave after Divorce [print this page] What Personal Possessions and Financial Records To Take When You Leave after Divorce
Here's a crucial consideration to be made when you move out of the marital home: Will you be able to get back in? Even in the absence of incendiary anger, the Leaver may have trouble reentering the home. And it can become more difficult, or in the case of a lock change, impossible as time passes. (One more distasteful fact - in a fit of rage, the angry spouse could destroy those things which you hold dear. So even if you have access under the law, you may be out of luck!)
Bearing this in mind, make a list of the various items, large and small, that are important to you, the lack of which may cause pain in your new life. Start with the irreplaceable:
Family photo albums
Family portraits
Your children's art work
Your children's baby books
Family keepsakes, such as:
The quilt your grandmother crocheted for you
The framed crewelwork piece
The cribbage or chess set your uncles carved
Items associated with family celebrations, such as:
Children's baptismal gowns
Your parents' and grandparents' wedding photos
Confirmation and first communion mementos
Family bibles and other religious and spiritual books
Sports and other trophies
Your own childhood mementos.
Look around your home with your heart, and locate those things which represent your emotional foundation. They will be even dearer to you as you start your new life.
Financial Records To Take When You Leave
The spouse who was once relatively cooperative may experience delayed anger, refusing you access to that which is ethically if not legally yours. These are the very items that are irreplaceable. So plan well, and don't assume you will be able to go back later for anything. Maybe you can, and maybe you can't.InWhat Personal Possessions to Take When You Leave we talked about things that are close to your heart. Now let's think in terms of your divorce and financial future.Your attorney wants to see the following:
Bank account records
Savings and Credit Union Account information
Checkbook(s)
Certificates of Deposit
IRA investment records
Insurance records (health, life, auto, home and professional)
Income tax returns for the last 2 years
Loan records, including mortgage, auto, business and other loans
Investment reports from brokerage houses, mutual funds and other investments
