During the discovery process, both spouses’ attorneys carefully examine the financial records of the other side.
This information forms the basis of the settlement offers and negotiations.
Attorneys will also be scouring the records to look for the telltale signs of missing cash or assets, which spouses will sometimes try to hide in order to get a lower settlement agreement.
It can feel extremely invasive to have to share private information with someone you may feel very adversarial toward right now, but providing a full accounting of your net worth and assets – and expecting the same of your spouse – is the only way to truly develop a settlement that is appropriate for both parties.
At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, we work closely with our clients to make sure that the discovery process is as easy as possible for them.
Call us today at 585-484-7432 and talk to a Rochester divorce lawyer for free.