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Make sure you have several copies of your Judgment or Decree and Marital Settlement Agreement because you may need them for any transfer of property, accounts, debts, etc.
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Make sure you have filed your "Certificate of Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage" with the Clerk's Office.
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Make sure you have everything filing with the child support enforcement office.
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Make sure all joint accounts are closed and distributed accordingly.
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If you have joint bank accounts to be closed, make sure there are not any outstanding checks.
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Establish credit with new credit cards or store charge cards.
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If you made any arrangements with any company for automatic withdraw or charge, be sure you contact them prior to closing accounts.
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Make sure all property is distributed properly. If arrangements need to be made for pick-ups or drop-offs, do it as soon as possible, so you do not forget anything.
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If there were automobiles to be transferred, be sure to take care of the title, registration and license plates.
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If there was real estate involved in the Marital Settlement Agreement, be sure to take care of the deed work.
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Make sure that all insurance (health, home, auto and life) is addressed and reviewed.
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Make sure all wills are modified or changed.
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Take care of all name change notifications.
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Keep a journal of all visitation and support payments.
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If your spouse files for bankruptcy contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
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