If you are considering a divorce, one of your first major steps will be to sit down with a divorce lawyer to discuss your personal situation and the options you have available. To get the most out of this initial consultation, there are some useful steps you can take to prepare. While these steps are by no means mandatory, the more information you can bring to the table, the more personalized advice your attorney will be able to give you about your divorce.

Whether you are in your 20s or your 90s, whether you are married or single, whether you have children or not, it is a good idea to have a will. Estate planning is in many ways about preparing for the unexpected; and, if you do not have an estate plan, your family members will face unnecessary expenses and likely some extremely-challenging decisions should you die or become incapacitated.