Do I have to submit an Income & Expense Declaration with the papers I'm serving my ex?

Question

I have to serve my ex-husband with papers to revise our child custody & visitation due to changed circumstances. I know I have to provide the court with my income and expenses, but do I have to provide that information in the packet I'm sending my ex? I don't want him to have that information.

Answer 1

So why would he have to provide information that you wouldn't have to provide?

Let me get this straight, you want to look at his finances and circumstances for the interests of the child, but you don't want him to look at yours.

Doesn't he have as much of a legitimate right to examine your finances in the same interest of the child?

If you are not willing to show him yours, then don't ask to look at his.

I'm sure you think you are doing the right thing. He probably doesn't agree, and thinks he is doing the right thing.

Just a personal pet peeve of mine. Those getting child support need to be accountable to the non-custodial parent regarding how they are using that money.

If a non-custodial parent doesn't pay, he is held accountable. So, the same standards need to be applied to those on the receiving end.

Fair is fair.

Answer 2

I don't think you have to provide it unless there are financial issues involved in your pleadings.

If it's only about custody and visitation and neither side is seeking reimbursement of attorney fees, income/expense declaration is irrelevant.

Answer 3

No and don’t do it unless your attorney has told you to do so. Never give your appoint ammo to shoot at you and for God’s sake, have an attorney. This sort of information will be asked for in court if needed.

Answer 4

You legally don't have to pprovide any expense disclosures to any court. The rules of the court (and they are only rules not law) will say you must. Let them show you the law that say's you must comply.