08/02/2025
Thinking of Filing for Divorce? Read This First.
Before you file, prepare smart. Divorce can move fastâor it can dragâand the more prepared you are, the more protected youâll be.
Here are tips straight from the investigators' desk:
đ´ Gather FinancialsâAll of Them
Download or print bank, credit card, investment, and retirement account statements.
Donât forget crypto wallets, Venmo/CashApp histories, and hidden PayPal accounts.
Secure copies of tax returns for at least the last 3 years.
⍠Document Property and Assets
Take photos or videos of valuable items, vehicles, heirlooms, and shared assets.
Make a list of joint debts tooâcredit cards, loans, etc.
đ´ Secure Legal and Personal Records
Copy marriage license, birth certificates, and anything tied to shared accounts or dependents.
Change passwords to your email, cloud storage, and phone backups. Lock down whatâs yours.
⍠Track Communications
Save texts, emails, voicemails, and social DMs that may show abuse, infidelity, or important admissions. Don't delete anythingâpreserve evidence.
đ´ Know Your Digital Footprint
Social media is often subpoenaed. Stop posting anything emotional, petty, or aggressive.
Screenshot anything that might mysteriously disappear later.
⍠Have a Support Team
Talk to an attorney.
Talk to a therapist.
Talk to a PI (thatâs us).
At LLSPI, we work with attorneys and clients to uncover the truthâquietly, legally, and strategically. Whether itâs locating hidden income, documenting dangerous behavior, or verifying custody concerns, weâre here to help.
The first step to protecting your future is being prepared.
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