The Application Form seeks information on all assets, liabilities and financial resources held jointly or individually by each party at the time the Application is executed and submitted.
Accordingly, it does not matter if you owned what later became the matrimonial home in your sole name prior to marriage; or whether you bought a brand-new boat with an inheritance received 6 months after separation – all such assets must be disclosed and included in the overall asset pool for consideration and distribution.
The Court will, however, consider the extent to which prior ownership or subsequent acquisition of assets or resources might impact upon an assessment of the parties’ overall contributions – particularly contributions made post-separation.