Maryland Financial Affidavits and Disclosure

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Any Maryland family case about money runs on financial disclosure. Both sides put their income, expenses, assets, and debts on an official form, and courts generally expect supporting paperwork such as tax returns, pay records, and account statements.

Getting this right matters more than most parents expect. A judge who cannot trust your numbers will not trust the rest of your case either. The official Maryland affidavit sources and the court rules that define the exchange are linked below.

Official Maryland disclosure resources

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Maryland financial affidavit and disclosure forms (mdcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Maryland family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.mdcourts.gov/family/formsindex

Maryland rules of procedure (Maryland judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Maryland. https://www.mdcourts.gov/rules

Maryland family law forms (official index) (Maryland judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Maryland family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.mdcourts.gov/family/forms

Maryland court self-help resources (Maryland courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Maryland family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.mdcourts.gov/selfhelp

Maryland child support guideline resources (mdcourts.gov): Official Maryland child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.mdcourts.gov/family/childsupport

Verified official Maryland disclosure documents

These official documents are the financial affidavits and disclosure paperwork Maryland courts use.

Financial Statement (General) (CC-DR-031), form CC-DR-031 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.mdcourts.gov/sites/default/files/court-forms/ccdr031.pdf

Official link data for Maryland was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I leave something off the affidavit?

An incomplete or inaccurate financial affidavit can be challenged, and it can cost you credibility with the judge for the rest of the case. If you are unsure about a number, say so on the form rather than guessing silently.

What if the other side will not disclose?

You can normally ask the court to order it, and courts can impose consequences for refusing. Keep your own disclosure complete and on time either way.

Are these documents public?

Rules on sealing financial documents vary by state and by court. Check the official Maryland rules linked above, or ask the clerk, before you assume the filing is private.