Form E — Financial Statement for a Financial Order
Comprehensive sworn financial disclosure form exchanged in financial remedy proceedings, covering all assets, liabilities, income, pensions, and needs.
Who uses this form
Both parties in financial remedy proceedings following divorce or dissolution. Exchange of Form E is compulsory and simultaneous — neither party sees the other's form before exchanging.
When to use it
Exchange Form E with the other party no later than 35 days before the First Appointment, as directed by the court. The form must be sworn or affirmed as true.
Where to file
Exchange simultaneously with the other party, then file at court before the First Appointment.
Court fee
Free to file.
Common mistakes to avoid
Failing to disclose all assets — non-disclosure is contempt of court and can reopen a financial order years later
Not obtaining current pension valuations (CEVs) — this takes time, so start early
Estimating property values rather than getting a current estate agent valuation
Not updating the form if circumstances change significantly between exchange and the final hearing
Missing the exchange deadline — the First Appointment cannot proceed without completed Forms E
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Official source
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