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Financial Disclosure Template for Divorce
Get a free template to list your assets, debts, income and expenses for your divorce.
Request Lawyer ContactFor people seeking legal representation. For general information, use our guides and tools.Why use this template?
Financial disclosure matters in any divorce with property division or maintenance. Under Section 76 of the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976, the court needs to understand both sides’ finances before it divides assets.
The template helps you organise what your lawyer will need. Being prepared saves costs and time.
What it covers
- property: your home, investment property and land
- vehicles
- bank accounts, fixed deposits and unit trusts
- EPF (KWSP) accounts
- insurance policies with cash value
- business interests
- valuable personal items such as jewellery, art or collectibles
- debts, income and monthly expenses
How to prepare
Start by gathering recent statements for all your accounts. Bank statements from the last 6 to 12 months are usually needed.
For property, gather title deeds, recent valuation reports and loan statements. For vehicles, have the registration cards and any hire purchase agreements.
For income, keep payslips, tax returns (Form BE or B) and business accounts. Back up monthly expenses with receipts where you can.
If someone does not disclose fully
Courts take disclosure seriously. If a party does not make full and frank disclosure, the court may assume they have more than they have shown.
The court can also order the other side to hand over documents (called discovery), and can order banks to produce records (by subpoena).
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Data table
Download CSV| Category | Item | Details to provide | Documents needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | Employment income | Monthly gross and net salary | Payslips (6 months), employment letter |
| Income | Business income | Annual revenue and drawings | Tax returns (2 years), bank statements |
| Assets | Real property | Address, current value, mortgage balance | Title deed, valuation report, loan statement |
| Assets | Vehicles | Make, model, registration, value | Registration card, loan agreement |
| Assets | Bank accounts | Bank, account number, balance | 6-month bank statements |
| Assets | EPF / retirement | Account number, balance | EPF statement |
| Liabilities | Loans and credit cards | Creditor, balance, monthly payment | Loan agreements, statements |
| Expenses | Monthly household | Rent/mortgage, utilities, food, transport | Receipts, bills |
Method: Based on standard financial disclosure requirements in Malaysian divorce proceedings.
Source: Adapted from High Court affidavit of means requirements
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Related resources
Hidden Assets in Divorce: Making Your Spouse Disclose
Suspect your spouse is hiding assets in a Malaysian divorce? How financial disclosure works: discovery orders, forensic accountants and penalties for hiding assets.
How Is Matrimonial Property Divided in Malaysia?
How matrimonial property is divided in a Malaysian divorce under Section 76 of Act 164: what counts, how contributions are weighed, and how to prepare.
Annulment of Marriage in Malaysia
Annulment of marriage in Malaysia under the LRA 1976: the grounds for a void or voidable marriage, how to apply, and what happens to your children.
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