Post Divorce Checklist

After divorce, it is important to implement the divorce decree and follow all decree terms.

The following are common post-divorce matters that should be addressed as appropriate:

Parenting Issues

• Update contact information with schools, daycare, medical providers, and organizations
• Arrange to pay child support and daycare with Division of Child Support or Electronic Funds Transfer
• Create a journal to record children’s residential time, issues, activities and expenses

Transferring Ownership and Possession

• Sign and record Quit Claim Deeds and Excise tax Declarations
• Transfer motor vehicle, mobile home, or other property by signing off on title documents
• Change names of stock and financial accounts
• Pick up or deliver personal property

Update Bank/Financial Accounts

• Open bank/financial accounts in one’s own name
• Close joint accounts or remove names
• Update names on home utility accounts and children’s educational 529 & GET accounts

Estate and Healthcare Planning

• Arrange for COBRA or other healthcare insurance, auto insurance; life and homeowner insurance
• Update estate planning including Last Will and Testament, Living Trusts,  and Powers of Attorney (healthcare and financial decisions)

Change Beneficiaries

• For insurance policies including life and disability insurance
• Retirement accounts including Pension, 401-K, IRA, Retirement accounts and Deferred Compensation plans.
• Employment benefits