An affidavit for divorce contains sworn statements about the marriage, grounds for divorce, and related arrangements
A divorce affidavit is a legally binding document that presents essential facts about your marriage and separation to the court. This formal document must be sworn under oath and contain accurate, detailed information.
A complete divorce affidavit typically includes:
- Personal information of both spouses, including full legal names, birth dates, and current addresses
- Marriage details such as date, location, and certificate information
- Separation information, including the date of separation and living arrangements
- Children’s information, including custody arrangements, support agreements, and access schedules
- Financial disclosure, including assets, debts, income, and proposed division of property
- Grounds for divorce, such as one-year separation, adultery, or cruelty
- Proposed arrangements for spousal support and property division