The Case Information Statement (or “CIS”) is arguably the most important document that you will create during the divorce process, especially if there are issues of support or other financial questions in your case. The Case Information Statement is a document which is filed with the court setting forth the financial details ofyour case. Financial information included on the CIS includes both parties’ incomes (for the last full year and year-to-date), a schedule of your average monthly budget (both during the marriage and current), and a schedule of assets and liabilities. If the CIS is filled out correctly, it will paint a picture of the marital lifestyle, the lifestyle since the divorce process began, and pave the way for the final resolution. The CIS is essential, regardless of whether issues are resolved through mediation or are brought to the Court for resolution. When you are asking for temporary support, the Court will make a determination of a fair figure based upon the parties’ Case Information Statements. The temporary support figure is also a good indicator of the final support order. Therefore, in order to come to a timely and fair resolution of your case, it is extremely important to take the Case Information Statement seriously, and to fill it out as accurately as possible.
What are the Laws Regarding Substance Abuse and Child Custody in New Jersey?
Substance abuse is a very real issue that many people, even parents, face in their lives. When parents have such a responsibility to their children, this problem can seriously impact the lives of their children. It is because of this that it can also affect their child custody rights, whether it may be during a…
