When negotiating financial issues in a divorce such as equitable distribution or alimony, both parties will need to exchange full and material financial information. This is because a marital settlement agreement can only be enforced by the court if both spouses have been given materially complete information about each other’s financial situation so that each spouse can make an informed decision whether to agree to a particular settlement. If the financial issues in your divorce go to trial, the court will require both spouses to submit case information statements, and both spouses may engage in further discovery on each other’s income and assets.