How can you verify what your ex tells you if you don’t believe it?

The best way to go into a divorce is to presume that your ex is telling you the truth but to know that you have recourse if he or she isn’t. You have a right to look at all recent tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, credit accounts, and any other financial document so that your kids can have the best standard of living after the divorce. You do not need a lawyer to obtain that information from your ex. There’s no reason to go to the trouble of paying a professional to do what you have the absolute legal right to do yourself easily.