In Colorado, family law matters involving finances require you to complete a financial affidavit. This is known as the Sworn Financial Statement. If you have additional accounts, such as retirement, stock, or separate property, you also fill out a Supporting Schedule. Once you fill out these documents, you provide proof of the numbers you provide with supporting documents such as bank statements, tax returns, and pay stubs. A list of required financial disclosures is outlined in the State’s Form 35.1, which can be accessed here.
Colorado also requires that you submit a Certificate of Compliance to the Court, your Sworn Financial Statement, and your Supporting Schedule (if applicable). This Certificate lets the Court know that you disclosed documents to the other party that supports the numbers you put down in your Financial Statement and Supporting Schedule.
Generally, financial disclosures are not submitted to the Court directly. Only the Sworn Financial Statement, Supporting Schedule, and Certificate of Compliance are submitted.
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