Interactive Statutory Tool

Florida Financial Affidavit Selector: Short Form vs. Long Form

Under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285(d), every party in a family law matter involving financial issues (dissolution of marriage, paternity, child support, modification) must file a Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit. The specific form required depends directly upon your annual gross individual income.

Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.285(d) Statutory Threshold: "(1) A party whose gross annual income is under $50,000 shall file a completed Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Short Form), Form 12.902(b).
(2) A party whose gross annual income is $50,000 or more shall file a completed Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit (Long Form), Form 12.902(c)."

Annual Gross Income Reconciler

Enter your primary income sources below before any deductions or withholdings. All calculations reflect individual gross earnings.

Monthly W-2 Gross Wages or Salary ($):

Monthly Self-Employment / 1099 Gross Receipts minus Ordinary Business Expenses ($):

Monthly Bonuses, Commissions, Overtime, Rental Income, Dividends ($):

Key Distinctions Between Short Form and Long Form

The Florida Supreme Court designed the Short Form to simplify disclosure for moderate-income individuals while ensuring complete disclosure. However, failing to file the Long Form when your gross income reaches or exceeds $50,000 is a frequent cause of judicial continuance and evidentiary sanctions.

Form 12.902(b) (Short Form): Summarizes monthly living expenses into major categories (household, food, auto, insurance) and uses aggregate valuations for personal assets and liabilities.
Form 12.902(c) (Long Form): Mandates itemized breakdowns of each monthly expenditure line item (including detailed insurance allocations, pet care, club memberships), contingent liabilities, and extensive asset schedules with precise debt encumbrances.
Mandatory Disclosure Differences: Under Rule 12.285, parties filing the Short Form are exempt from producing certain complex documents (such as 3 years of audited corporate financial statements) unless specifically requested by formal notice.