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No one gets married assuming that they'll eventually get a divorce. Unfortunately, obstacles crop up and life happens. Sometimes relationships and can be saved and sometimes they can't. If it is the latter, you'll need to speak to a divorce attorney. You will first schedule a consultation to get a feel for the lawyer and how he or she can help you. During this meeting, you will want to bring these five things to ensure that you can get a full picture of what to expect with your case:

1. A List of Questions You Want to Ask.

First and foremost, before you head to the divorce attorney's office, take the time to develop a list of questions you would like the answers to. This consultation is the time for you to decide whether this lawyer is the one you want to work with, or if you think you could find one better suited to your needs. Some of the most important questions that you will likely want to ask include the potential cost of the matter, the lawyer's experience and the expected timeline of the case.

2. Yours and Your Spouses' Pay Stubs.

You may want to ask take pay stubs – both your own as well as your spouse's. Divorce lawyers may differ in how many they want, so a general rule of thumb may be to do 60 to 90 days' worth. Ultimately, the reason for this is so that the attorney can get a feel of how much you and your spouse bring into the household each month, quarter or year so that he or she can provide an initial estimate on spousal support.

3. Yearly Tax Returns.

For a more accurate look at the amount of money that is brought into the household, you may want to bring your tax returns. This is particularly true if you both file separately or you can't get your hands on a decent amount of pay stubs.

4. Prenups, Postnups and Other Potentially Helpful Documents.

There is a vast assortment of paperwork that your attorney may need to help prepare the divorce decree. This could include anything from prenuptial, post-nuptial and separation agreements to children's birth certificates (if any) and personal identifying information (SSNs). Ultimately, these documents help give insight into your situation and can help ensure you get a better estimate on the timeline of your divorce.

5. Incriminating Evidence.

Although adultery may not necessarily have an impact on your divorce, you can still bring things like this to light. If you have any videos, social media postings, photos or even notes that have led to you wanting a divorce or show that the other spouse is unfit as a parent, you will definitely want to go ahead and bring this information to the consultation. Keep in mind, though, that adultery likely won't have an impact on your divorce, but something like abuse likely will.

While these five things should be brought to your divorce consultation, make sure to keep an open mind during the process. You know what you want in the end, but some of those things may not necessarily be feasible. Your divorce attorney can help you understand what you can truly expect out of your divorce and answer any questions that you have about this difficult time of your life. Click here for more information about the services offered by divorce lawyers.