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Divorce Financial Disclosure Checklist

Q: Is this checklist state-specific?

No. This is a general, starting-point checklist covering document categories common to most U.S. divorce and family law financial disclosure processes. Mandatory disclosure requirements — which forms, which time period, which exact documents — vary by state and county. Confirm the specific list required in your jurisdiction before relying on it.

The document categories most divorce and family law financial disclosure processes ask for — a starting point for gathering what you'll need. Free, printable, no signup.

This is a general, starting-point checklist — not a substitute for your jurisdiction's disclosure form. Mandatory financial disclosure requirements vary by state and county: which documents, which time period, and which specific form (e.g. a state's preliminary declaration of disclosure) are all set locally. Confirm the exact list your court requires before relying on this page.

Income

Federal & state tax returnsTypically the most recent 2–3 years, including all schedules and attachments.
Pay stubs / income statementsUsually the most recent 3–6 months for each income source.
Self-employment / business income recordsProfit & loss statements, 1099s, K-1s if applicable.
Other incomeRental income, investment income, bonuses, and commissions.

Accounts & assets

Bank account statementsChecking and savings, all accounts, individual and joint.
Brokerage / investment account statementsStocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other taxable investment accounts.
Retirement accounts401(k), IRA, pension, and other retirement plan statements.
Real estate recordsDeeds, mortgage statements, and recent valuations for owned property.
Vehicles & other titled propertyTitles and current loan balances, if any.
Business ownership documentsFormation documents, ownership percentage, and valuation materials if a business interest is involved.
Life insurance policiesPolicy statements showing cash value, if any.

Debts & obligations

Credit card statementsAll cards, individual and joint, most recent statements.
Loan statementsPersonal loans, auto loans, student loans, and lines of credit.
LiensAny recorded liens against real or personal property.

Expenses

Monthly household budget / expense summaryHousing, utilities, insurance, childcare, and other recurring costs.
Recent large or unusual expensesAnything outside the normal monthly pattern that may need explanation.

FAQ

Checklist questions

Is this checklist state-specific?

No. It's a general, starting-point checklist covering document categories common to most U.S. divorce and family law disclosure processes. Requirements vary by state and county — confirm the specific list your court requires.

Who is this checklist for?

Family law attorneys, paralegals, and clients preparing for a divorce or family law financial disclosure — a starting point for gathering documents, not a substitute for the governing disclosure form or rule.

Can HammerLex help track disclosure documents on a matter?

Yes. HammerLex's family law matter template and client portal let a firm track which documents have been received, request outstanding items, and keep everything organized on the matter. See the Family Law practice area.

Track disclosure documents on the matter, not a spreadsheet

HammerLex's client portal and family law matter template keep requested and received documents organized in one place.

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