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Legally confirm your financial situation: Affidavit of Financial Support

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What is an Affidavit of Financial Support?

An Affidavit of Financial Support is a legal document that can be used to legally confirm one's financial situation. In some court cases or business transactions, you'll need to provide information about your finances. Also called a Financial Affidavit of Support, this document allows you to detail your income, expenses, assets, and debts for the record. In your Affidavit, you'll want to cover information like: the name of the affiant (that is, the person making the affidavit); a list of all sources of income; the name of the affiant's employer, and if unemployed, what efforts the affiant has made to find employment; the monthly deductions from the affiant's salary or wages (for example: Medicare payments, income taxes, child support, health insurance, and retirement contributions); the average monthly household expenses; any debts owed by the affiant; and a list of assets that the affiant owns or has some interest in.

When to use an Affidavit of Financial Support:

  • A court or business has request confirmation of your financial situation.

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Affidavit of Financial Support

 

I, , being sworn, certify that the following information is true:

 

I am unemployed.

 

 

1. Gross Monthly Income from All Sources

Source Description Income              

 

 

2. Total Present Monthly Deduction

Federal, State, and Local income tax:

FICA or self-employment taxes:

Medicare payments:

Mandatory union dues:

Mandatory retirement payments:

Health insurance payments:

Child Support:

Alimony:

 

 

Present Net Monthly Income:

 

 

3. Average Monthly Expenses

Household Expenses

Expense Description Average Cost

 

 

Debts

Lender Description Total Debt Monthly Payment

 

 

4. Assets Owned by the Parties

Asset Description Value

 

 

5. Summary

Total Present Monthly Net Income:

Total Monthly Expenses:

Total Assets:

 

 

Oath or Affirmation:

I certify under penalty of perjury that I know the contents of this Affidavit signed by me and that the statements are true and correct.

 

 

 

______________________________ ______________________________

Date

 

STATE OF ss:, ss:

 

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  • Can I create an Affidavit of Financial Support Form online for free?

    It is very easy to get what you need using a free Affidavit of Financial Support template from Rocket Lawyer:

    1. Make your Affidavit - Answer a few questions and we will do the rest
    2. Send or share it - Discuss the document with a lawyer, if needed
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    Any Affidavit of Financial Support Form from Rocket Lawyer can be fully customized for your particular scenario. To get started, you can tap or click on the "Make document" button. Your Affidavit will be assembled piece by piece as you provide more information.

  • How much would I normally have to pay to make an Affidavit of Financial Support?

    Attorney fees for drafting or reviewing an Affidavit of Financial Support can vary widely. Many lawyers charge hourly rates that may range from around $100 for less experienced attorneys to $350 or more per hour for highly experienced attorneys in major metropolitan areas. For more routine documents, some attorneys may offer flat-fee pricing.

    The total cost will depend on several factors, including your location, the attorney’s experience, and the complexity of your agreement. More documents or situations involving negotiation will typically require more time and increase the overall cost.

    With Rocket Lawyer, you can create a personalized Affidavit of Financial Support tailored to your specific needs—without the high cost typically associated with hiring a lawyer. If you have questions or want additional peace of mind, you can also get your document reviewed or ask a Legal Pro for guidance.

  • Am I required to do anything else after drafting my Affidavit of Financial Support?

    Upon finishing your Affidavit on Rocket Lawyer, you will have the ability to review it on any device. Feel free to engage with the document in any of these ways: editing it, saving it as a Word or PDF document, printing it out, or signing it. Attached alongside each Affidavit of Financial Support Form, there also is a series of tips to follow while finalizing your document.

  • Does an Affidavit of Financial Support Form need to be notarized or witnessed?

    Yes, an Affidavit of Financial Support Form requires notarization. Witnesses are not required by law.

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