How to Use Our Florida Financial Affidavit Builder
Gather your last two pay stubs, last year’s tax return, a recent bank statement, your mortgage or lease, and your latest credit card and loan statements before you begin. Work through each section on the left: case details, income, expenses, assets, debts and contingent items. Enter every amount as a monthly figure. If you are paid weekly or every two weeks, use the conversion notes on the income page. Your running totals appear in the bar at the bottom of the screen.
Nothing you enter is sent to us or stored online. Click Save progress to download a file you can reopen later with Open saved file. When you finish, go to Review & create to check your numbers and download a Word document you can print, sign and file with the court. Questions? Call us at 407-834-4847.
What Is a Florida Financial Affidavit?
A Florida financial affidavit is a sworn statement of your income, expenses, assets, and debts. It is filed under penalty of perjury, which means the figures you provide carry the same legal weight as testimony given under oath. Nearly every family law case in Florida requires one, including divorce, child support, alimony, and paternity matters.
The affidavit gives the court and the other party a complete picture of your finances. Judges rely on it to calculate child support and alimony, divide marital property, and decide who pays attorney’s fees. Because so many decisions flow from this one document, accuracy matters. An incomplete or inflated affidavit can damage your credibility and, in serious cases, expose you to perjury penalties.
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When You Need to File a Financial Affidavit
You must file a financial affidavit within 45 days of being served with the initial petition, or before the first case management conference, whichever comes first. This is part of Florida’s mandatory disclosure rules under Family Law Rule 12.285. Both parties are required to exchange affidavits, even if one spouse earns significantly more than the other. Waiving the requirement is only possible in limited circumstances and usually requires agreement from both sides and the court.
Disclaimer
The information found here is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any situation or individual case. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.