CASE INFORMATION STATEMENT
CASE INFORMATION STATEMENT
Case Information Statement is a document that is to be submitted by the parties to divorce which includes and encompasses information pertaining to medical insurance coverage, life insurance coverage, income, spouse’s income, budget of living expenses and other specification of amounts that you are paying and/or receiving pertaining to other Family Court or family obligations.
New Jersey law requires a Case Information Statement to be filed in every case. This is so that the Court can, at an early stage, assess the needs of the parties and work towards a quick resolution of the matter.
Case Information Statement must be very accurate. Numerous decisions which ultimately be made by the Court will be based on the Case Information Statement and all the information contained therein. As an example, child support, alimony, pendente lite information and all relevant decisions that are based on financial information contained in the Case Information Statement. In this fashion, it is extremely important that it is accurate and it is continually updated to reflect the appropriate financial position of the parties.
Obviously, if you do not know the information requested in the Case Information Statement, there is no obligation to complete same. However, there is an obligation to make a reasonable investigation and look at records within your position. Common sense is a good guideline for completing and filling out any Case Information Statement required in any family law proceeding.
You are requested to list all relevant assets which could be subject to equitable distribution. If you have any questions pertaining to the completion of the Case Information Statement, you should ask your attorney. If you are unsure, you should make appropriate investigation and there are some very good websites including, but not limited to, the New Jersey Courts Online.
