What Documents Should You Prepare for a Divorce Case?

Start with family status and the key events

Prepare the marriage registration, household records, children’s birth certificates, and a chronological summary of the events. Include your objectives regarding children, maintenance, and property.

Documents commonly reviewed

• Marriage registration, identification, and household registration
• Birth certificates and records of children’s expenses
• Property, debt, income, and bank records
• Messages, photographs, or other evidence related to the dispute
• Previous agreements or correspondence between the spouses

Every family matter is different

The documents actually required depend on the legal grounds, the remedies requested, and the issues disputed by the other party. Clear originals or readable copies should be reviewed before filing.