FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

After the initial pleadings have been filed in a divorce case, each party will have to complete a financial disclosure statement, which has a different name in each county.  The purpose of this form is for each party to disclose their income, expenses, assets, and liabilities to the opposing party so each party will have full knowledge entering negotiations or trial.  These disclosures are signed under oath and under penalty of perjury to ensure accuracy and completeness.  Contact one of our divorce attorneys for more information.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SPOUSE DOESN'T PAY SUPPORT/MAINTENANCE?

When a spouse defaults on court mandated payments, you should file a petition in the court for Rule to Show Cause.  Your spouse will then have to appear in court to explain why he/she has not been making payments.  If the spouse simply doesn't have the money to make the payments, the court will generally try to set up a schedule where they will pay as mush as they can, and the remainder will accrue in an account that will have to paid off in the future.  If the spouse has the money, but is willfully withholding payments, then it can be much more severe.  The court can impose penalties as they see fit, including holding that spouse in contempt of court.  For more information, you can contact a divorce attorney with our firm at the link below.

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