DIVORCE CHECKLIST
     
1.
ALTERNATIVES  
  A. Counseling
C. Mediation
  B. Divorce D. Separation
     
2.
CARING FOR CHILDREN  
  A. Custody
C. Support
  B. Decision making D. Visitation
     
3.
OTHER COLLATERAL ISSUES  
  A. Adultery F. Felony
  B. Bigamy G. Fraud
  C. Cruelty H. Impotence
  D. Desertion I. Insanity
  E. Drug addiction/Alcoholism  
     
4.
GROUNDS FOR NO FAULT DIVORCE  
  A. Breakdown of marriage
C. Living separate and apart
  B. Consent of spouses  
     
5.
FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS  
  A. Amount and duration C. Health insurance
  B. Child support D. Spousal support
     
6.
SEPARATION AGREEMENT  
  A. Child custody G. Medical and dental expenses
  B. Child support H. Payment of debts
  C. Division of property I. Pension rights
  D. Divorce J. Right to live apart
  E. Inheritance rights K. Spousal support
  F. Life insurance  
     
7.
TAXATION  
  A. Child support
C. Spousal support
  B. Division of property