When you file for divorce, the court may examine your income, lifestyle, financial dependencies, liabilities, and ownership of property.

🧾 Your financial documents form the basis for:

** Alimony/Maintenance claims (payable by husband or wife depending on income disparity).

** Division of joint/marital assets.

** Child support calculation.

** Legal fee planning.

** Future budgeting as a single individual or single parent.

📋 Key Financial Documents You Should Gather

** Income Proof: Last 3–6 months’ salary slips, Form 16, and Income Tax Returns (ITRs for past 2–3 years)

** Bank Statements: Joint and personal account statements for the past 6–12 months

** DProperty Documents: Sale deeds, loan EMIs, mortgage papers (especially jointly-owned properties)

** Investments: Fixed deposits, mutual funds, PPF accounts, insurance policies, and other assets

** Loans & Liabilities: Car loans, home loans, credit card dues

** Monthly Household Budget: Document recurring expenses like rent, child education, groceries, EMI payments, etc.