What happens when you lie on financial affidavit?
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What happens when you lie on financial affidavit?
My spouse only reported her full-time job on financial affidavit. She failed to include her home business and her part-time job that she may have quit right before she filed. In addition she had a childcare deduction but our daughter is not in daycare. What are the penalties?
Asked on May 29, 2018 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
She could be held in contempt of court and/or liable for committing fraud on the court. There are no set penalties, as consequences are at the court's discretion, but can include fines, paying the other side's (i.e. your) legal fees incurred due to the fraud (e.g. lawyer time wasted on the fraudulent affidavit and/or uncovering it), and having the court make certain findings adverse to her (e.g. rely on your evidence, not hers, since hers is suspect).
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