Greenville, SC – Family Court – Financial Declarations

Did you know that your appearance in Family Court in Greenville, SC or statewide will likely require the submission of a Financial Declaration?

Rule 20 of the South Carolina Rules of Family Court requires a submission of a Financial Declaration whenever “the financial condition of a party is relevant or is an issue to be considered by the court.”  Of course, that applies to most Family Court cases, including divorce, child custody, and child support cases.

The form, which can be found here, requires a party to list their complete financial situation on a monthly bases, including their gross income, expenses, assets, and debts.  The document must also be kept current, as you must submit a Financial Declaration with current information every time you attend Court.

It should be noted that most Judges take the requirement very seriously, and Rule 20 has further authorized sanctions for failure to comply.  I can relate that some Circuits post the requirement on the door of their Courtrooms as one last caveat on the issue.

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