How will the court obtain information about each party’s income?

The law requires each party to file a financial affidavit with their pleadings. If a party does not serve and file a financial affidavit the court may set income for that party based on credible evidence before the court or may determine the party’s potential income. See Minn. Stat. § 518A.28(a). A financial affidavit form has been drafted by the Department of Human Services as required by law. It can be found in supplemental materials or www.dhs.state.mn.us.