Guided Form E

Start with the basics so the statement is clearly tied to the right case.

Tell us who you are and what work you currently do. This chapter also covers Marriage and divorce timeline, New partner plans, Children of the family, Health of you and the children, Children's education, Child maintenance, Variation of an existing order, Other court cases, Present residence.

Break the family home into small facts: ownership, mortgage, value, and equity. This chapter also covers Other property, land, and buildings, Bank, building society, and National Savings accounts, Investments and quoted securities, Life insurance and endowment policies, Money owed to you, Cash sums over GBP 500, Personal belongings over GBP 500, Liabilities, credit cards, loans, and debts, Capital Gains Tax liabilities, Business interests, Directorships, Pensions and PPF compensation, Other assets, Capital summary.

Add one entry for each employment. This chapter also covers Self-employment or partnership income, Investment, dividend, interest, and rental income, State benefits, Other income, Income summary.

Build a simple household budget for you and any children. This chapter also covers Capital needs.

Explain major changes in the last 12 months and likely changes in the next 12 months. This chapter also covers Standard of living, Contributions, Conduct, Other circumstances affecting provision, New partner finances.

Capture your current instructions. Your solicitor can refine the legal wording. This chapter also covers Variation of nuptial or civil partnership settlement, Avoidance of disposition order.

Final confirmation that the disclosure is full, frank, clear, and accurate. This chapter also covers Schedule of documents.