The Massachusetts Financial Statement-Short Form is a financial document used by the Massachusetts court system. It is used to determine the financial status of a party in a legal dispute. The form provides a comprehensive overview of the party's income, assets, liabilities, and other financial information. It is typically used to determine the party's ability to pay court costs, attorney's fees, and other financial obligations. The Massachusetts Financial Statement-Short Form is divided into four sections: 1) Income & Expenses; 2) Assets & Liabilities; 3) Financial Obligations; and 4) Miscellaneous. The first section of the form requires the party to list income sources, such as wages, rent, investments, and other sources. The second section requires the listing of assets and liabilities, including bank accounts, investments, real estate, and other property. The third section requires the party to list any financial obligations, such as mortgages, car loans, and credit card debt. The fourth section is for any additional information not covered in the other sections. There are three types of Massachusetts Financial Statement-Short Form: 1) Preliminary Financial Statement; 2) Final Financial Statement; and 3) Supplemental Financial Statement. The Preliminary Financial Statement is used by the court to preliminarily determine the party’s financial status. The Final Financial Statement is used by the court to finalize its determination. The Supplemental Financial Statement is used to update the court on any changes in the party’s financial status.