Financial disclosure is required as part of any Separation Agreement in Ontario and most other provinces.  Completing these forms (Ontario Form 13.1 or 13) is one of first things you will be asked to do, and it causes great difficulty for many people because financial disclosure forms are complicated.  Doing it right will help your Divorce team provide you with the advice you need about child support, spousal support, and property issues.   At a time that people are already feeling vulnerable and emotionally depleted by the breakdown of their marriage, they are expected to “miraculously” learn about assets, liabilities, investments, debts, budgets, etc. Working with Debbie Shawn and Divorce Matters will give you the tools to locate and organize your financial documents and complete these forms.   This information allows your Divorce team to work efficiently and effectively on your behalf, negotiating the best possible settlement for you.    Your and your partner will both have to complete this set of forms. If you are entering into a Mediation process, and would like to do this collaboratively, Debbie can work with both of you together to get your financial disclosure forms completed.