IN THE COURT OF........................ , ...................... COURT, ...................... DV NO. ....... OF 20.. 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

ABC ...COMPLAINANT Versus 

XYZ ...RESPONDENTS AFFIDAVIT 

I, ???. , wife of ????.., daughter of ????., aged about ?? years,  resident of ???????????., do hereby solemnly affirm and declare as  under :- 

PART - I 

PERSONAL INFORMATION RELATING TO THE DEPONENT

S.  

No.

Description 

Particulars

1. 

Name 

...............

2. 

Age 

........ years

3. 

Residential Address 

..................................................... .....................................................

4. 

E-mail Address 

.........................

5. 

Date of marriage 

......20..

6. 

Date of separation 

......20..

7. 

Educational qualifications 

....................

8. 

Professional qualifications 

.................

9. 

Occupation 

.

10. 

Monthly income (as mentioned at  serial no.45)

..................

11. 

Monthly expenditure (as  mentioned at serial no.60)

...................

12. 

Whether you are assessed to  Income Tax?

Yes/No

13. 

Whether you have sufficient  income to support yourself?

Yes/No

14. 

If not, whether you have claimed  maintenance from your spouse?

Yes/No 

 

 

15. 

Whether you are staying at  matrimonial home?

Yes/No

16. 

If not staying at matrimonial home,  relationship and income of the  person with whom you are staying.

......................................................... ......................................................... ......................

17. 

Members of the family:  

(a) Dependent 

(b) Non-dependent

....................................

18. 

Whether your spouse has claimed  maintenance from you? If so, how  much? 

N.A. 

19. 

Whether you have voluntarily paid  or willing to pay maintenance to  your spouse? If so, how much?

N.A.

20. 

Whether you are willing to pay  litigation expenses to your spouse?  If so, how much?

Yes/No

21. 

Particulars of pending litigation  between the parties

(i) ................................................... 

(ii)................................................... (iii) ...........................................

22. 

Whether any maintenance order  has been passed by any Court? If  so, give particulars and attach copy  of the order?

Yes/No

23. 

Whether the maintenance is being  paid in terms of the aforesaid  order? If so, file the statement of  maintenance paid upto date

Yes/No

24. 

Expenses incurred on this litigation 

Approx. Rs. ...........................

25. 

Particulars of the bank account  with name and address of the bank  for the purpose of payment from or  receipt of maintenance, as the case  may be. 

 

26. 

Name of your counsel and his/her .................................

 

 

 

 

mobile number and e-mail address 

..................................... 

Email: .............................. 

Ph. ..............................

 

 

PART - II 

RELEVANT INFORMATION RELATING TO THE SPOUSE 

S. No. 

Description 

Particulars

27. 

Educational and professional qualifications of  your spouse

 

28. 

Whether your spouse was/is earning? If so, give  particulars of the occupation and income of your  spouse.

Yes/No

29. 

Whether your spouse is staying at matrimonial  home. If not, whether he/she is staying at his/her  own accommodation or at a rented  

accommodation? If staying at a rented  accommodation, what is the rent being paid by  him/her?

Yes/No

30. 

Particulars of the assets and liabilities of your  spouse

Yes/No

31. 

Do you have any documents relating to the  income, assets and expenditure of your spouse?  If so, give the particulars and attach copies  thereof?

Yes/No

 

 

PART ? III 

RELEVANT INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CHILDREN

S. No. 

Description 

Particulars

32. 

Children from the marriage with their name and  age 

Yes/No

33. 

Who has the custody of the minor children

 

34. 

Name and address of school(s) where the  children are studying

 

35. 

Who is bearing the expenditure of Children?s  education

 

 

 

36. 

How much expenditure has been incurred on the  children?s maintenance and children?s education  from the date of separation till now?

 

37. 

If the children are in custody of your spouse,  whether you have voluntarily paid or willing to  pay the expenses for the children?s maintenance  and education? If so, how much?

 

38. 

Details of expenditure on children Amount

 

(i) School/College fees

 

(ii) Crech/Day Care/After school care

 

(iii) Books/Stationery

 

(iv) Private Tuitions

 

(v) Pocket Money/Allowances

 

(vi) Sports

GUIDELINE

Guideline for Drafting an Income Affidavit Relating to Child Custody:

Introduction: Begin by explaining the purpose of the income affidavit, which is to provide a truthful and accurate account of the affiant's financial situation as it pertains to child custody proceedings.

Affiant Information: Include the affiant's full name, address, contact details, and their relationship to the child (e.g., parent, guardian).

Child's Information: Specify the child's full name, date of birth, and any relevant custody case or court reference numbers.

Financial Information: Provide a detailed breakdown of the affiant's income, including sources such as employment, self-employment, investments, and government assistance. Include income amounts, frequency, and any supporting documents, such as pay stubs or tax returns.

Expenses: Outline the affiant's monthly expenses, including housing, utilities, childcare, education, healthcare, and any other significant costs.

Debts and Obligations: Include information about outstanding debts, such as loans, credit card balances, and child support payments for other dependents, if applicable.

Assets: List all significant assets, such as real estate, vehicles, savings accounts, investments, and personal property.

Other Financial Resources: Disclose any additional sources of financial support, including spousal support or family assistance.

Sworn Statement: Include a statement in which the affiant swears or affirms under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge.

Signature and Notarization: The affidavit should be signed and dated by the affiant in the presence of a notary public or other authorized officer. The notary will then acknowledge the affiant's signature.

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

Incomplete Information: Ensure that all financial details are provided accurately, leaving no significant income, expense, or asset unreported.

False Statements: Avoid providing false information or exaggerating financial figures, as this can have legal consequences.

Failure to Update: If there are changes in your financial situation, promptly update the income affidavit to reflect the new information.

Lack of Notarization: Always have the affidavit notarized to validate its authenticity and legal standing.

Missing Deadlines: If the affidavit is required by a court or specific deadline, make sure to submit it within the specified timeframe.

Income affidavits relating to child custody are used in legal proceedings to assess a parent or guardian's financial ability to provide for a child's well-being. By following these guidelines and avoiding common mistakes, you can ensure that the income affidavit is a credible and valuable document in child custody proceedings, contributing to the court's decision-making process regarding the child's best interests.

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