How do you fill out a sworn financial statement?

How do you fill out a sworn financial statement?

Top Ten Tips for Filling Out the Sworn Financial StatementCalculate your income carefully. Be sure to include all income. Be sure to also include all expenses. Do not double dip. Only include your income. Only include your expenses. Gather all appropriate documentation. Don’t forget to designate separate property.More items…•

Is spousal support based on gross or net income?

6.1 The Starting Point for Income Determination The Child Support Guidelines use a “gross” income measure, income before taxes and other deductions. This same gross income provides the basis for the calculations under all the formulas found in the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines.

How do I claim spousal maintenance?

If you cannot reach an agreement, you can file an application in the Federal Circuit Court seeking spousal maintenance orders. You will need to set out your income and expenses in a Financial Statement when you make the application and your spouse will need to do the same when they file a response.

Who pays spousal maintenance?

Family Law matters The Family Court or Federal Circuit Court deal with two types of spousal maintenance applications: Spouse maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a marriage to their former husband or wife in circumstances where they are unable to adequately support themselves.