This string pertains to the mandatory disclosure of financial documents that are required to determine appropriate child support. Use this discovery string as the companion to any of the other listed strings. The discovery documents will be due anywhere from twenty-five (25) to forty-five (45) days after the other pleadings.
You may use this string for obtaining information from the opposing side or for presenting your own mandatory financial disclosure as dictated by Florida Family Law Rule 12.285. If you need guidance regarding why an unmarried litigant must disclose financial information, take a look at our blog post.
A key piece of your mandatory financial disclosure under Rule 12.285 is your completed Financial Affidavit, which provides a snapshot of your overall financial picture. The short form Financial Affidavit applies to litigants who earn under $50,000.00 annually, whereas litigants earning $50,000.00 or more annually complete the Long Form Financial Affidavit. We provide tips for completing your Financial Affidavit here.
While the process of mandatory financial disclosure may seem boring and straightforward, this piece of the legal process requires your creativity and strategy in getting access to the opposing side’s information.
Consider our list of what attorneys evaluate in reviewing the opposing side’s disclosure documents. For example, take note of the other party’s social media, as Facebook or Instagram can reveal spending or assets.
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