Baton Rouge and Gonzales both suffered from the effects of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav, and Isaac. Many people planned ahead and prepared inventories of the things they could not take with them when they evacuated. Those same people took proofs of purchase. Some even took photographs or videos of their possessions. When their insurance companies asked them what they had lost and what was its value, they had the information available.
Divorce is a disaster. You should prepare for it in much the same way that you prepare for a fire or a flood. Here are some tips to help you prepare for a divorce.
At some point after you and your spouse separate, you will be asked to make a “detailed” and “descriptive” list of all the things that you acquired during your marriage. An accurate inventory will be critical to a fair division of your marital property. Do not rely strictly on memory. Your memory will be affected by the stress of litigation. Like the Scouts, be prepared.