In a Texas divorce, your attorney will typically need comprehensive financial documentation to help ensure a fair division of community property, determine spousal support and address child support if applicable. Here is a breakdown of the financial
evidence your attorney will likely request:
Income Documentation
Pay stubs (usually the last 6–12 months)
Tax returns (past 2–3 years, including W-2s, 1099s, K-1s)
Business income records (bank statements, balance sheets if self-employed)
Bank statements showing income deposits
Bank statements; Financial Accounts
Checking and savings account statements (6–12 months)
Investment accounts (brokerage, retirement—IRAs, 401(k), pensions)
Cryptocurrency or other digital asset accounts
Assets
Real estate documents (deeds, mortgage statements, and appraisals)
Vehicle titles and loan information
Valuable personal property (jewelry, art, collectibles)
Life insurance policies with cash value
Debts and Liabilities
Credit card statements
Mortgage and home equity loans
Auto loans
Student loans
Any personal or business loans
Business Interests
Ownership documents (LLC agreements, stock certificates)
Business valuations (if needed)
Partnership or shareholder agreements
Monthly Expenses and Budgets
Household bills (utilities, phone, internet, etc.)
Insurance (health, car, property)
Education expenses (tuition, daycare)
Health care expenses (especially ongoing treatments)
Child-Related Expenses (if children are involved)
Childcare receipts
Health insurance and medical bills for the children
School and extracurricular costs
See Texas Family Code §3.001 through 3.400
https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.3.HTM
