by Erika Eassa

The Illinois Supreme Court requires the use of standardized financial affidavit forms in all family law matters involving financial issues, including child support, maintenance, attorney’s fees, and asset allocation.

One of the most significant recent updates impacting family law cases is the 2025 revision to Illinois Financial Affidavit forms. 

Beginning in June 2025, revised Financial Affidavit forms were approved statewide, requiring more detailed disclosures regarding:

• Employment and business income
• Investment and retirement accounts
• Cash equivalents and business interests
• Pending lawsuits and claims
• Insurance and other financial assets

These expanded disclosures reflect the courts’ continued emphasis on financial transparency in divorce and post-decree matters. Failure to fully complete the updated affidavit may result in delays, rejected filings, or court sanctions. 

The financial affidavit is one of the most important documents filed in any Illinois divorce or parentage case. In DuPage County, courts rely heavily on this sworn statement to determine financial issues. 

With the expanded disclosure requirements introduced in 2025, careful preparation of the financial affidavit has become even more critical to ensuring a case proceeds efficiently and fairly.