Complete Evidence Gathering Checklist

Comprehensive checklist for collecting all essential evidence for your family court case. Use this systematic approach to ensure nothing critical is overlooked in your preparation.

This checklist supports the evidence and organization strategies outlined in our complete court preparation guide.

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Financial Documents

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Bank statements (last 3 years)high
Tax returns and W-2s (last 3 years)high
Recent pay stubs (last 6 months)high
Employment contracts and benefits informationmedium
Investment and retirement account statementshigh
Property deeds and mortgage documentshigh
Recent property appraisals/valuationsmedium
Credit card and loan statementshigh
Business financial records (if applicable)high
Life, health, and property insurance policiesmedium
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Communication Records

0 of 7 complete
Text message conversationshigh
Email correspondencehigh
Social media posts and messagesmedium
Voicemail recordingsmedium
Written letters and notesmedium
Phone call logs and recordslow
Video call recordings (where legal)low
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Child-Related Evidence

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School records and report cardshigh
Medical and dental recordshigh
Extracurricular activity documentationmedium
Daycare/babysitter recordsmedium
Current parenting time recordshigh
Child-related expense receiptshigh
Photos/videos of child with each parentmedium
Counseling or therapy recordshigh
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Legal Documents

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Previous court ordershigh
All case-related legal filingshigh
Mediation agreementsmedium
Protection orders or restraining ordershigh
Police reportshigh
Expert witness reportsmedium
Custody evaluation reportshigh
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Personal Documentation

0 of 7 complete
Detailed incident log/journalhigh
Calendar entries showing parenting timemedium
Witness contact information and statementsmedium
Character reference letterslow
Travel receipts and itinerarieslow
Evidence of substance abuse (if applicable)high
Mental health records (if relevant)medium

Evidence Management Best Practices

Digital Organization

  • Create master folder with subfolders by category
  • Use consistent naming conventions with dates
  • Maintain cloud backup with encryption
  • Create searchable PDF copies of all documents

Physical Security

  • Store originals in fireproof safe or bank deposit box
  • Create multiple copies of critical documents
  • Use binders with tabs for court presentation
  • Maintain detailed inventory lists

Download Printable Checklist

Get a printer-friendly version of this complete evidence gathering checklist to keep with your case files. Includes space for notes and completion dates.

Includes access to LegalLift.AI's evidence organization tools

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