Published on March 13, 2023

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This is the court form setting out a person’s financial circumstances (called financial disclosure) as well as details about what orders are sought. It is about the same size – and as much fun – as a tax return. It is obligatory to complete and confirm the truth of this form in court led proceedings. It is often also used as a checklist for voluntary financial disclosure and in those cases where the parties are able to come to a financial agreement without needing the help of the court, directly or through mediation or collaborative law

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