INSTRUCTIONS: GEORGIA DOMESTIC RELATIONS FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (Form § 19-6-15)

Any Georgia resident filing a family court case concerning child support, alimony, division of property in a separation or related attorneys' fees will need to file a Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit along with the appropriate petition. The document must be served upon the other party before the case will proceed. You may complete the form, which can be obtained from the website of the Georgia Courts system, at any time. However, you must sign it in the presence of a district clerk or notary public.

Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit 19-6-15 Step 1: Enter the name of the plaintiff and defendant where indicated on page one, as well as the county where the case is being heard.

Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit 19-6-15 Step 2: In section one, enter your name and that of your spouse, as well as the date of your marriage and separation. List the names and birthdates of all children and which spouse they live with.

Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit 19-6-15 Step 3: Skip to section three. Follow the instructions to determine your gross monthly income. Transfer this figure from line 3a to line 2a. Deduct federal, state and FICA taxes withheld from wages to determine your net monthly income. Transfer this figure from 3c to 2b. Alternately, you may complete and attach Child Support Schedule A.

Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit 19-6-15 Step 4: In section four, list all assets and whether they are jointly or separately owned. Explain your basis for any claim that an asset is non-marital.

Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit 19-6-15 Step 5: In section 5a, follow the instructions to determine your total expenses. Transfer this number to 2c. In section 5b, note all payments to editors. Add these to the number from 5a in line 5c, and transfer this number to line 2c.

Georgia Domestic Relations Financial Affidavit 19-6-15 Step 6: Your spouse must be served with a copy of this affidavit prior to any courtroom hearing.