Get Massachusetts Court System Financial Statement Short Form

Filling out the Massachusetts Court System Financial Statement Short Form is an important step for individuals involved in various court cases related to financial matters. This guide is designed to help users navigate each section of the form with clear instructions and support.

Follow the steps to complete your financial statement online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your personal information. If you are currently unemployed, write 'UNEMPLOYED' in the designated employer space.
3. Provide your gross weekly income, including all receipts from all sources. Use weekly amounts, dividing monthly income by 4.3, and write 'NONE' for any lines without income.
4. Fill in itemized deductions from your gross income, again using weekly amounts, matching the same divisions used previously.
5. Calculate your adjusted net weekly income by subtracting total deductions from your total income.
6. List any additional deductions from your salary or wages.
7. Derive your net weekly income by subtracting total deductions from your adjusted net weekly income.
8. Document your gross yearly income from the prior year before taxes and deductions, and attach copies of last year’s W-2 and 1099 forms.
9. Input your weekly expenses, ensuring that you only include relevant liabilities and expenses you actually cover.
10. Enter any counsel fees that you have paid or expect to pay, seeking assistance from your attorney if needed.
11. List assets including real estate, vehicles, and other valuable items, providing the current values and necessary account details.
12. Complete the liabilities section by listing all debts, detailing creditors, types of debt, and current amounts due.
13. Do not forget to sign and date the form. If represented by an attorney, they must fill out the 'Statement By Attorney' section on the back.
14. File the original form with the court, retain a copy for your records, and mail a copy to the other party or their attorney.

Start filling out your Massachusetts Court System Financial Statement Short Form online today for a more organized legal process.