Intake Form: For Marriage
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016
That big moment is coming. Your wedding day. How exciting! In the hubbub of activities surrounding the wedding itself, the issues relating to marriage in general can get lost in the shuffle.
Marriage presents a variety of legal issues, some of which are best planned for in advance, while others should be dealt with shortly after the ceremony. It is therefore often advisable that you consult with an experienced family law attorney to help you through the process and ensure an outcome that meets your needs not only now, but also in the future.
In order to do the best possible job on your behalf, your family law attorney needs your input and cooperation. If you decide that you do want to speak with an attorney, at your first meeting you should be prepared to provide the following information:
Intake Form: For Marriage
INFORMATION ABOUT YOU INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPOUSE
Name_______________________________ ________________________________
Date of Birth
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Sex M_____ F_____ M_____ F_____
Social Security Number__________________ ____________________
Address, Including County (if any of the following information is the same for both of you, fill in only the left-hand column)
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Length of Time at that Address _______ years _______ years
Previous Address(es) (for last 10 years)
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Home Telephone Number __________________ ____________________
Work Telephone Number __________________ ____________________
Facsimile Number __________________ ____________________
E-mail Address __________________ ____________________
Former Name(s) __________________ __________________
__________________ __________________
Employer ______________________ _________________________
Position ______________________ __________________________
Employer's Address
_____________________________ _________________________________
_____________________________ _________________________________
_____________________________ _________________________________
Length of Time with Employer _______ years _______ years
Previous Employer(s) (for last 10 years)
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Gross Monthly Income $_________________ $_________________
Other Income
Source/Amount ________________________ _________________________
Source/Amount ________________________ _________________________
Source/Amount ________________________ _________________________
Date of Marriage _________________________________
Place of Marriage ________________________________
Previous Marriage(s) Yes ____ No ____ Yes ____ No ____
Ended by: Ended by:
Death ____ Divorce ____ Date ____ Death ____ Divorce ____ Date ____
Death ____ Divorce ____ Date ____ Death ____ Divorce ____ Date ____
Children of Current Relationship
Name Date of Birth Social Security Number
_______________ _________ _____________________
_______________ _________ _____________________
_______________ _________ _____________________
_______________ _________ _____________________
_______________ _________ _____________________
Children from Other Marriages or Relationships
Name Date of Birth Social Security Number With Whom Residing
_______________ _________ _____________________ _________________
_______________ _________ _____________________ _________________
_______________ _________ _____________________ _________________
_______________ _________ _____________________ _________________
_______________ _________ _____________________ _________________
Legal Concerns (provide detail as applicable)
Premarital Agreement ___________________________________________________
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Estate Planning ______________________________________
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Financial Planning ____________________________________________________
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Health Care Directives ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Paternity _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Custody _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Child Support ___________________________________________
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Property Ownership ______________________________________________________
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Other _________________________________________________
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Special Concerns
Physical or Mental Health of Self____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Physical or Mental Health of Spouse__________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
Physical or Mental Health of Children________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Domestic Abuse or Violence_________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Child Abuse______________________________________________
Custody or Visitation Issues_________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Financial Issues___________________________________________________
Property Disputes_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Other Important Information
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Hiring a Family Law Attorney
Marriage laws are constantly changing. If you are tying the knot and have questions, you may need to consult an experienced family law attorney. A skilled lawyer who specializes in handling marriage and family matters can help you ensure that your legal rights are protected. Plus, it's important to speak to a lawyer familiar with the laws in your jurisdiction. Most offer free consultations, so your first step should be to contact an experienced family law attorney.
Next Steps
Contact a qualified family law attorney to make sure your rights are protected.