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Other Information in Form E

What Is the “Other Information” Section in Form E?

The “Other Information” section in Section 4 of Form E is your opportunity to provide context and detail beyond the raw financial data. It allows you to explain your financial situation, lifestyle, and any relevant circumstances that could affect the outcome of your divorce settlement.

This section is crucial for helping the court understand the nuances of your financial position, especially in high-value or complex cases.

What Should You Include?

You will need to include:

Topic Details to Include
Any significant changes in your assets You must detail any significant changes in your income in the last 12 months, including considerations such as whether you are earning more/less, inheritance, cost of living, assets depreciated in value and whether you have become unemployed.
Any significant changes that are likely to happen in the next 12 months You will need to include details, such as, if you are planning to leave your job or retire, whether you are expecting to be made redundant or expecting a bonus or expecting any kind of benefits to be stopped.
The standard of living that you and your spouse had You will need to cover the standard of living enjoyed by you and your family in your marriage in depth. This includes details such as how many holidays you would go on, if you had a cleaner or gardener, the size and quality of the house you lived in, if the children were privately educated and how much disposable income you had.
Any particular contributions you have made or may make This covers any particular contributions to the family property and assets or outgoings, or to family life, or the welfare of the family that have been made by you, your partner or anyone else that you think should be considered. These contributions could be that a family member contributed to the purchase of the family home, or that either one of you or your spouse contributed more financially to the marriage.
Any bad behaviour or conduct of your spouse that you think should be considered This could be compulsive spending, gambling, hiding assets or alcohol/drug abuse. It should be noted that bad behaviour will only be considered in very rare circumstances and should be conduct that has had a detrimental effect on the finances of the marriage.
Other circumstances that could affect the financial provision Here, you could provide details about any contingent liabilities – which are potential liabilities that may occur in the future, depending on the result of something else. Additionally, you can also provide any further information, for example, if you have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, if you or your spouse could be made redundant, may inherit wealth, or could start a new job or retire.
If you have married, formed a civil partnership, are living with another person – or intend to do any You must give brief details, so far as they are known to you, of his or her income, assets and liabilities. This is for the courts to be able to make a fairer decision.

 

 Why Is This Section Important?

The court uses this information to assess:

  • Needs and resources of both parties
  • Fairness of proposed settlements
  • Impact of lifestyle and contributions on financial expectations
  • Whether any conduct should influence the outcome

While misconduct is rarely considered, it may be relevant if it has had a direct financial impact on the marriage.

Need Help Completing Form E?

Form E is more than just numbers - it’s your chance to tell your financial story. If you’re unsure what to include in the “Other Information” section, Vardags can help. Our expert solicitors specialise in high-value and complex cases, ensuring your disclosure is complete, accurate, and strategically presented.

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