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4 In the affidavit must be true. none, not in my possession, or another brief explanation. Who must complete a Financial Affidavit? Any party asking for or being asked to pay child support, Where can I get help? children's expenses, college expenses, spousal If you do not hire a private attorney, help is available maintenance (alimony), or attorney's fees. online at or at your local law library. The Financial Affidavit must be supported by documents, including your most recent: How do I fill out the Financial Affidavit? o income tax returns The form has instructions in the column on the left side to o pay stubs or other proof of income help you. o bank statements o other supporting documents How do I calculate my income?

5 If your information is protected because of domestic If you are not paid monthly, you will need to convert your violence or abuse, you can remove that information from income into monthly amounts. For example, if you are the financial documents you provide. paid $600 per week, multiply $600 by 52 to get your pay per year and then divide that amount by 12 to get your When is the Financial Affidavit due? monthly pay ($600 x 52 = $31,200 12 = $2,600 per There is no general rule. There may be local rules about month). when to file a Financial Affidavit. If there are, you must follow these rules. Ask the Circuit Clerk where to find How do I calculate my expenses? these rules. Some expenses vary during the year or are paid only once or twice a year.

6 In those cases, calculate the total Where can I find the forms I need? yearly amount you pay and then divide by 12 to reach the You can find the forms at: average monthly amount. For example, if you pay $600. twice a year for car insurance, multiply $600 by 2 to get the amount you pay per year ($1,200) and then divide that What do I do after I fill out my Financial Affidavit? amount by 12 to get the monthly amount ($600 x 2 =. o You must send a copy of the completed Financial $1,200 12 = $100 per month). Affidavit and supporting documents to the other party in the case. If a party has a lawyer, send it to the lawyer. How to Calculate Monthly Amounts o Complete and file a Proof of Delivery form with the Circuit Clerk to show that you sent your forms to the Use this How to Calculate Monthly Amounts table other party.

7 You can find the Proof of Delivery form at: to help make your calculations. o You should not file your Financial Affidavit with the Weekly (52 times per year): Circuit Clerk unless a local rule or court order requires $_____ x 52 = $_____ 12 = $_____ per month you to do so. Bi-weekly/every 2 weeks (26 times per year): What if I provide false or misleading information? $_____ x 26 = $_____ 12 = $_____ per month You may face significant penalties and sanctions, including costs and attorney's fees. Semi-monthly/twice a month (24 times per year): $_____ x 24 = $_____ 12 = $_____ per month What if I do not have all the information available to answer all questions? Quarterly (4 times per year): You will need to show the judge you did your best to $_____ x 4 = $_____ 12 = $_____ per month obtain all of the information asked for.

8 If you do not have all the information at the time you complete the Financial Do not list the same expense in more than one section of Affidavit, give what you have and provide the rest as soon the Financial Affidavit. as possible. Find Illinois Supreme Court approved forms at: DV-I Page 1 of 1 (04/16). This form is approved by the Illinois Supreme Court and is required to be accepted in all Illinois Circuit Courts. For Court Use Only STATE OF ILLINOIS, Circuit COURT FINANCIAL AFFIDAVI7. )$0,/< ',925&( CASES). County . Pre-Judgment Post-Judgment Instructions . Enter above the County name where the case was filed. Enter name of the Petitioner (First, middle, last name). Petitioner, the Respondent, and the v.

9 Case number as listed in the initial Petition or Complaint. Enter the Case Respondent (First, middle, last name) Case Number Number given by the Circuit Clerk . IMPORTANT: (1) If you intentionally or recklessly enter inaccurate or misleading information on this form, you may face significant penalties and sanctions, including costs and attorney's fees; and (2) If you need more room to complete this form, complete and attach the Additional Information for the Financial Affidavit form. 1. I am the Petitioner Respondent in this case. 2. I swear or affirm the information in this Financial Affidavit and all attached documents is true and correct as of . Date In 3a-d, check the 3. I attached the most recent copies of the following documents (check all that apply): boxes of the documents a.

10 Income tax returns you are attaching to this form as evidence b. pay stubs or other proof of income of your income, assets, c. bank statements and debts. If you select 3d, enter the names of d. other supporting documents: the additional documents you are 4. Information about myself: attaching. a. Name: In 4, do not complete First Middle Last 4b and 4c if your b. Phone Number: information is protected because of c. Home Address: domestic violence or Street Address, Apt. abuse. City State ZIP. d. Date of Birth: In 5b, if you are 5. Information about this relationship: already divorced from a. We were married or united: Yes No each other, enter the Date date the divorce was granted. b. We are divorced: Yes No In 5c, if you do not live Date together, enter the date you separated.