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Form E explained
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A Form E is a financial statement that is required in divorce proceedings when the Courts are asked to deal with financial issues between parties. They are also used by solicitors to deal with financial disclosure on a voluntary basis. The form is a lengthy document covering all aspects of your financial circumstances to include: property; assets; bank accounts; life policies; pensions; and income and it also contains sections regarding the parties needs, both in respect of income, housing and capital. As explained a Form E is completed when dealing with financial matters on a voluntary basis or within Court proceedings. This document has to be sworn on oath within Court proceedings. It is usually simply signed within the voluntary process. Either way, it is filed with the solicitors for the other side, and if appropriate the court. When the document is sworn on oath, any evidence found to be deliberately untruthful, can result in criminal proceedings for perjury. Likewise, any order based on inaccurate disclosure could be set aside and the party who failed to be honest penalised in costs and in the order that is made. Essential documents must accompany this statement and these are required for certain sections within the form. When you have completed the form to the best of your ability it is usual for us to consider your draft make any adjustments or alterations and, once agreed, the form will be engrossed ready for you to swear (or sign). This document is important as it forms part of your evidence. It must be accurate and honest and it has to be completed. You should also note that even though the Form E deals with the issue of financial disclosure, this is an ongoing obligation and the parties must notify each other of any changes to their circumstances or assets. This obligation is ongoing throughout the proceedings and failure to keep the other party advised on an ongoing basis can result in cost penalties if brought to the court’s attention.
Please contact our Matrimonial team on: tel: 01825 762281
e-mail: matrimonial@dawson-hart.co.uk
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