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Whether
or not your first consultation with your family lawyer is free,
you can make best use of your time and your lawyer's time by coming well
prepared. You can save time and money by providing as much information as
possible at your initial consultation.
The following information will help your family lawyer
assess your case and give you initial advice about your options, rights
and obligations:
* Length
of marriage, date of separation, previous separation, whether or not you
entered into a pre-nuptial or other agreement and, if so, a copy of the
agreement.
* Details of spousal or child support obligations related to any previous
relationships or marriages.
* Number and ages of your children, school grades and progress, day to
day arrangements for the care of the children during the marriage and
any special needs or expenses for the children.
* Your, and your spouse's, age, education, occupation, income for the
last three years, place of employment, education, economic prospects and
any special needs or disabilities.
* A list and estimated value of the family's assets including: your family
home and furnishings, pensions, RRSPs, chequing and savings accounts,
investments, vehicles and recreational equipment or property.
* A list of family and personal debt.
* If you are not yet living separate from your spouse, an estimate of
the family's monthly income and expenses; if you are living separate from
your spouse, an estimate of the family's monthly income and expenses before
the separation and an estimate of your (and the children's, if applicable)
monthly income and expenses since the separation.
* Copies of any court orders or agreements concerning your current marriage
or relationship.
* Any questions you may have.
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Goluboff
& Mazzei Lawyers, Suite 201, 585 - 16th Street, West Vancouver,
BC, V7V 3R8, Canada
Telephone
(604) 925-6900 Fax
Number (604) 926-7817
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