Do I have to list
property I
Yes. You are still married, so any property or debt that you have acquired since your
acquired after we
separation has to be included.
separated?
What happens if I
It would be a VERY BIG mistake not to list all your property and marital debt. Your
dissolution of marriage may not be final, and your spouse will be able to come back in
don’t list all the
the future and try and get this item of property. In some cases, you may not be able to
property and
receive your pension or sell your property without proof that your dissolution of
marital debt?
marriage judgment listed the property.
Should I list my
Yes. It is very important that you list all pension plans in which you or your spouse
pension even
participate. They should be listed even if you can’t receive any benefits for a long time.
though I can’t
If you don’t list a pension plan, you may not be able to receive any benefits in the
receive any
future without further legal proceedings.
benefits now?
Do I have to list
No. You do not need to list property if it is of minimal value. If the item of property
every last dish
is worth less than $100.00, you may omit it from your list.
and towel?
What if I acquire
If you acquire any additional property or debt during the time this case is pending,
some property or
you must notify the court of that fact at the time of your hearing. If you dispose of any
debt after I file
property or pay off any debt during the time this case is pending, you must notify the
court of that fact at the time of your hearing.
my case?
What if I need
You may make copies of any of the four tables if you need additional room for more
property or debt. When you have listed all the property and debt, you should number
more space on
the pages. Make sure you write “Not Applicable” or “N/A” in each box under “Item of
the tables?
Property” or “Item of Debt” that you do not fill. (Someone could fill this in later with
some other information)
IMPORTANT
This document is placed in a court file, which is an open document available to the
public. In listing your bank or other accounts, or your credit card or other debt, do not
include the entire account number. You should include only enough information to
distinguish your account from other accounts owned by you and your spouse. For
example, in listing a credit card number, you should include only the last four digits of
the account, such as xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-1234.
Directions and Information for completing Form CAFC040 - Statement of Property and Debt and
Proposed Separation Agreement –Page 3 of 3
Form CAFC040-07/01/2012
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