Get 12 285 Checklist

The 12 285 Checklist is an essential document required for family law proceedings in Florida. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing the checklist online, ensuring that users can accurately gather and submit the necessary information.

Follow the steps to complete the 12 285 Checklist online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the 12 285 Checklist and open it in your online editing environment.
2. Review the checklist for the mandatory disclosures required under Rule 12.285. Ensure you understand each section to avoid missing important information.
3. Begin filling out the checklist by providing your personal details at the top of the form, including your name and contact information.
4. In section one, attach a financial affidavit either in compliance with form 12.902(b) or 12.902(c) based on your gross annual income. Include the necessary forms as attachments.
5. Proceed to section two by gathering all federal and state income tax returns, gift tax returns, and relevant personal property tax returns from the last three years.
6. In section three, collect and provide IRS Forms W-2, 1099, and K-1 from the past year if applicable.
7. Collect and summarize pay stubs or evidence of earned income for the three months preceding the financial affidavit in section four.
8. In sections five and six, identify the sources of income and provide any loan applications and financial statements relevant to the past twelve months.
9. Gather deeds, promissory notes, and leases as outlined in section seven, providing evidence of any interests held in various properties.
10. Continue through the checklist, ensuring to provide all requested information, including periodic statements for all accounts and details regarding any retirement, life insurance, and trust tax returns.
11. Once all relevant sections are filled out and attachments are included, review the entire checklist for accuracy and completeness.
12. Finally, save your changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary to meet submission deadlines.

Begin filling out your 12 285 Checklist online today for a smooth process.