INSTRUCTIONS: FLORIDA FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (SHORT FORM) (Form 12.902(b))

Couples who are divorcing, involved in a child support dispute or otherwise involved in a family law case will have to complete a financial affidavit unless a separation agreement is reached or they waive this requirement. A Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form), formally known as Form 12.902(b) should be filled out by those who make less than $50,000 a year. Those make $50,000 or more a year must fill out the longer version (Form 12.902(c)). Both forms can be obtained from the website of the Florida court system.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 1: At the top of the first page, enter all information requested about the names of the parties involved and the court where their dispute is being heard.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 2: Enter your full legal name where indicated.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 3: In lines 1 through 16, enter all sources of income. If your monthly income fluctuates, enter monthly averages as directed in the instructions. Add the total and enter it in line 17.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 4: In Lines 18 through 25, add up all monthly deductions. Add the number in line 26, and subtract it from line 17. Enter your net monthly income in line 27.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 5: In Section II, enter your average monthly expenses as directed.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 6: In Section III, enter all of your assets, such as bank accounts, as indicated, along with their current market value. Indicate whether they are solely or jointly owned. Do the same for all liabilities, such as mortgages and credit card debt.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 7: If child support is at issue, you must complete and attach a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (Form 12.902(e)) along with this affidavit.

Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form) 12.902(b) Step 8: The document must be signed and dated in the presence of a deputy clerk or notary public.