I want to get divorced and I have 2 young children. My lawyer is asking me for my Tax Returns. Do I have to provide them?

Good Law LLP
Oct 9, 2021
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Updated: Feb 11, 2025

If you have children entitled to support, both you and your spouse will have to disclose your incomes to determine the child support obligations. Your current income and your sources of income must be supplied to the Court. This information will be held in the confidence by your lawyer and your spouse’s lawyer. You cannot get a divorce without providing this information.

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I want to get divorced and I have 2 young children. My lawyer is asking me for my Tax Returns. Do I have to provide them?

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