Ongoing
Disclosure
Disclosure is a mandatory process in family law litigation, in which parties have a duty to the court, and to each other, to provide information relevant to their matter. The duty is ongoing and you will be asked to disclose different documents depending on the nature of your matter.
The purpose of disclosure in financial matters is to ascertain the pool of assets available for division between the parties. It is also an opportunity for the parties to provide information about any contributions they have made to their wealth position both prior to, and during, their relationship and post-separation.
In financial matters, you will usually be asked to provide:
- bank statements
- superannuation statements
- tax returns
- business tax returns or statements
- any other documents relevant to the financial circumstances of either party.
In parenting matters, you may be required to provide:
- documents relevant to the health and wellbeing of your child/ren
- any relevant communications with the other party
- recordings of significant events, which can be in various forms - eg text messages and emails.
Throughout the disclosure process, your lawyer will advise you on the documents you are required to disclose and provide you with an electronic link for uploading those documents.
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