The work our trained paralegals perform for a client embroiled in a marital dispute begins with: 

• Helping clients complete their intake form

• Coordinating either a Zoom or in person consultation

• Preparing and coordinating the execution of the Retainer Agreement and Statement of Client Rights and Responsibilities 

• Preparing the initial draft of the Summons and Complaint in an Action for Divorce or preparing the Verified Answer of the defendant in an Action for Divorce

• Assisting in the preparation of the client's Statement of Net Worth, which is often the most important document in a divorce action because it provides a sworn statement by the client that sets forth all of the client's monthly expenses, assets and liabilities 

• Coordinating the production and organization of the client's financial documents and tax returns

• Creating excel charts summarizing the parties' financial information and financial history

• Scheduling depositions

• Preparing subpoenas to obtain financial information not otherwise available

• Preparing a request for a Preliminary Conference to trigger the assignment of a judge to the clients' action

• Assisting in preparing, uploading, and submitting pretrial motions

• Performing legal research 

• Calculating maintenance and child support pursuant to the Statutory Maintenance Guidelines and the Child Support Standards Act

• Scheduling Mediations, Depositions, and Conferences between the parties and counsel, and with the Court 

• Assisting in the preparation of Statements of Proposal Disposition, which need to be submitted prior to trial and which the outcome we are seeking

• Organizing and uploading exhibits to be introduced at trial

• Preparing Notices of Appeals and Cross-Notices of Appeal