What financial documents will your attorney need in a divorce in Texas?

Written by Marissa Garcia

May 7, 2025

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

 

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    Marissa Garcia is an Associate Attorney at Griffin & Cain who practices exclusively in family law, handling divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and enforcement actions. She earned her undergraduate degree from Houston Christian University and her J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston. Marissa is known for an attentive, detail-driven approach, working closely with clients to build strategy around their specific circumstances.

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