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6. Identify Your Issues & List Your Goals (Wish List & Bottom Line):

Once you have summarized your marital history, identify your issues (e.g., custody, time-sharing, alimony, child support, value of a business, hidden assets, personal injuries, etc.). For example, “I want joint legal custody; to be the parent of primary residence with $X in alimony; $X in child support and half of the assets.”