Form E 4.6 Financial Hearing

[fostercarer]

Good evening,

Last Friday I had the first appointment where I had to produce a fully completed form E. I informed the court at the time of recieving the order that I was unable to complete the form fully because of oustanding financial matters out of my control. My wifes solicitor tried to get the judge to issue a penal notice which he did not do this time but he was very particular that I must give all the information as requested. He has threatened a penal notice if I do not complete the document correctly within 14 days.

Form E 4.6 States" If you have subsequently married or formed a civil partnership (or intend to) or are living with another person(or intend to), give brief details, so far as they are known to you, of his or her income assets and liabilities.

My new partner who I have lived with for a year has a salary but is also a equal partner in a limited company do I need to provide her share details; company loans; value of the ex-family home she still has an interest in with her ex husband etc... Where do you draw the line?

Thank you for your help.

[SandraF]

Hi Fostercarer, I notice that Form E is required to be filed with the courts 14 days after your first appointment as stated above. Form E financial information must be filled in to the best of your knowledge and this doesn't stop there. You have an ongoing duty to disclose anything, that comes to your knowledge during the hearings. If you do not do this, the legal position is that the order made by the judge could be set aside by making an application to the courts for non-disclosure by your ex-wife. This will cost you money and so much stress especially where the final consent order has been made. Keep us updated

[SandraF]

Hi Fostercarer, I notice that Form E is required to be filed with the courts 14 days after your first appointment as stated above. Form E financial information must be filled in to the best of your knowledge and this doesn't stop there. You have an ongoing duty to disclose anything, that comes to your knowledge during the hearings. If you do not do this, the legal position is that the order made by the judge could be set aside by making an application to the courts for non-disclosure by your ex-wife. This will cost you money and so much stress especially where the final consent order has been made. Keep us updated

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