Here is a list of the main source documents used in a divorce:
- Real property records.
- Local address
- Legal description
- Copy of the most recent real estate assessor's statement
- Information as to any outstanding mortgage, deed of trust or real estate contract
- Exact name(s) in which title is held
- Estimated value of property
- Bank records
- All bank accounts of either party or businesses owned by either party
- Tax returns and supporting documents both personal and business
- Pay stubs, W2, K1, 1099
- Balance sheets and profit / loss statements for self-employed, or parties with ownership interest in a business
- Contracts showing right to income in the future
- Investment account records with sufficient information to assess tax consequences of sale of stock after award. If tracing is an issue, continuous records without a gap are necessary
- Promissory notes, including those showing obligation and those showing right to income
- Purchase / sale agreements - car
- Statements for retirement benefits, and copy of Defined benefits plan, or other documents describing rights
- Shareholders agreements, and other corporate documents for closely held businesses
- Lists, loan applications, or other documents showing assets owned by either party
- Present and prior Wills
- Trust instruments with party either grantor, trustee or beneficiary
- Gift tax returns (all)
- Credit card statements
- Real and personal property tax bills
- Deeds to property
