Financial Affidavits in Florida
A financial affidavit is a sworn disclosure of a party's complete financial situation, required in Florida family law proceedings and other legal contexts. The document is filed under oath, and false statements constitute perjury.
When Required
- Dissolution of marriage (divorce) proceedings
- Child support determinations and modifications
- Alimony proceedings
- Contempt hearings for non-payment
- Temporary relief hearings
Florida Forms
- Short form: Gross annual income under $50,000
- Long form: Gross annual income of $50,000 or more
- Filing deadline: Within 45 days of service of the petition
What Must Be Disclosed
- All sources of income (employment, investments, rental, business)
- Monthly expenses (housing, transportation, insurance, personal)
- Assets (real property, bank accounts, investments, vehicles, personal property)
- Liabilities (mortgages, loans, credit cards, judgments)
Penalties for False Statements
False financial affidavits can result in contempt of court, perjury charges (third-degree felony), sanctions, adverse inferences, case reopening, and attorney fee liability.
Related Terms
- Equitable Distribution — Property division based on financial disclosure
- Equity — Property value disclosed in the affidavit
- Contract — Marital settlement agreements based on disclosures
Barnes Walker Family Law
Barnes Walker's family law attorneys prepare and review financial affidavits for Florida divorce and support proceedings. Request a legal inquiry for assistance.
Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC