Filing for Divorce in 2025: Where do I Start?

Knowing where to start when filing for divorce can make you feel very uneasy and uncertain. Talking to a close friend or family member can only get you so far before you realize you need more answers. Here are some factors to think about before filing for divorce: 

Gather necessary documents that will be important for your case.

1. Financial records for your car and mortgage loans.

2. Bank statements for last few years.

3. Retirement statements for last few years.

4. Documents to confirm separate property.

5. Credit card statements.

6. Your monthly liabilities 

7. Locate your Prenuptial agreements (if applicable)

Determine the grounds for divorce:

1. No-fault: in-supportability or 

2. Fault grounds: such as adultery, cruelty, abandonment etc. 

Start research the right attorney for you and setup consultations:

1.  Consider the financial resources available to you to fund your divorce case.

2. Consider the type of attorney you want for your divorce case and the cost for their services. 

3. Look up the attorney online and gather as much information about them and their way of practice before your consultation, so you are not wasting time asking questions that can be found online.

4. Develop a legal strategy that you want and find an attorney that is willing to help you achieve that plan as closely as possible. 

Hire an attorney and pay your retainer:

1. Review the contract provided by the attorney.

2. Pay your retainer.

3.  Be sure you have a support system to help you during difficult times because the process is about to begin. 

Other steps that will come thereafter:

1. Attorney will draft and file paperwork to start divorce process.

2. Your spouse will be served.

3. Discovery and exchange of documents and information will be conducted.

4. Mediation and court hearings will be determined. 

Please contact us today to determine your options legal options. Book your consultation today to start the process by clicking here or give us a call at 832-844-1677.

Attorney, Ashley Nicole Green is a  family, divorce, and child custody attorney who services clients in Houston, Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Galveston, and Matagorda County! Contact the Law Office of A. Green today to schedule consultation!

You can always connect with us via phone 832-844-1677 or via email at agreenteam@lawofficegreen.com