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===Financial statements=== | ===Financial statements=== | ||
If a court proceeding involves a claim for spousal support, child support, the division of property or the division of debt, each party must prepare and file a ''Financial Statement'' | If a court proceeding involves a claim for spousal support, child support, the division of property or the division of debt, each party must prepare and file a ''Financial Statement''. | ||
The form you must use is Form F8, set out in the [http://canlii.ca/en/bc/laws/regu/bc-reg-169-2009/latest/bc-reg-169-2009.html Supreme Court Family Rules]. | |||
A financial statement sets out a person's income, expenses, assets and liabilities and is sworn on oath or affirmation, just like an affidavit, by a lawyer, notary public, or registry clerk. | |||
Financial statements are very important in family law proceedings. The portions about income are critical for determining child support and spousal support, and, unless there are appraisals or other documents that establish value, the portions about assets and debts may be used to determine the value of an asset and the amount owing on a debt. As well, since financial statements are sworn statements, someone making a financial statement can find his or her credibility being challenged if the numbers don't make sense, if they are overblown or understated, if they omit critical information, or if they are outright fabrications. | Financial statements are very important in family law proceedings. The portions about income are critical for determining child support and spousal support, and, unless there are appraisals or other documents that establish value, the portions about assets and debts may be used to determine the value of an asset and the amount owing on a debt. As well, since financial statements are sworn statements, someone making a financial statement can find his or her credibility being challenged if the numbers don't make sense, if they are overblown or understated, if they omit critical information, or if they are outright fabrications. | ||
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#business records like financial statements and corporate income tax returns, if the party has a company, and | #business records like financial statements and corporate income tax returns, if the party has a company, and | ||
#the most recent BC Assessments for all real property. | #the most recent BC Assessments for all real property. | ||
===Judicial case conferences=== | ===Judicial case conferences=== | ||
