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The Uniform Support Declaration is a required financial disclosure in Oregon family law cases involving child support or spousal support. This form provides the court with a detailed picture of each party's income, expenses, and financial circumstances.
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Open Uniform Support DeclarationBefore starting, have your recent pay stubs, tax returns, and monthly expense information ready.
Fill in each section of the form as accurately and completely as possible. Include all sources of income and all regular expenses.
On page 6 of the form, you will be asked to upload supporting documents. Be sure to include copies of recent federal and state tax returns, all pay stubs for the last three months, documentation of any other income (Social Security, disability, rental income, etc.), health insurance plan information and costs, and any other financial documents relevant to your income or expenses.
Review your entries, then sign the form electronically. A copy will be sent to our office automatically.
Recent pay stubs, tax returns, or other proof of income from all sources including employment, self-employment, and benefits.
Housing costs, utilities, insurance premiums, transportation, childcare, and other regular monthly expenses.
Credit card balances, loans, mortgages, and any other outstanding debts or obligations.
The Uniform Support Declaration could easily be the single most important document you complete during your case. The court uses this form to determine the income available for both child support and spousal support purposes. It provides the court with a clear picture of your income, current expenses, and financial need. Take the time to complete it carefully.
Fill in as much as you can. You can estimate, but amounts should be realistic. Some blank spaces may not be relevant to your situation, and that is fine. Do not worry about being messy or perfect. This will be a first draft, and we will prepare a final copy for your approval.
The USD asks several questions about health insurance that you may not know the answer to, especially if insurance is provided through your spouse's employer. Let us know and we will help you with that portion. The form also asks about recurring out-of-pocket medical expenses such as allergy shots, prescription medications, and physical therapy.
This category can be difficult to estimate. Include any expense you might incur at your local store other than clothing: groceries, paper products, light bulbs, cleaning solutions, toiletries, and similar items. Most people are surprised how large this expense actually is.
Use this list as a guide when filling out your monthly expenses. Not every item will apply to your situation.
Most people find they spend more than their income each month. Do not let that bother you. The form is meant to reflect your actual financial situation, even if expenses currently exceed income.
Schedule 1 of the USD is for calculating spousal support, or if you are seeking child support in an amount other than the state guidelines. Use your actual present expenses and estimate as best you can to determine average amounts. If you do not have information for certain expenses such as car insurance, health insurance, or child care, take the time to call and get estimates based on your situation after the divorce.
This is particularly important if you will need to purchase your own health insurance after the divorce because your spouse currently provides coverage through an employer plan.
The "Other Factors" section (number 4 on the last page) is where you can explain circumstances the court should consider. Common examples include that your expenses are temporarily low because you are sharing living quarters, or that you do not have enough money to meet your needs due to divorce-related costs. Explain your temporary situation and what you believe your reasonable monthly expenses will be going forward.
This is also where you can note that your budget does not fully reflect the lifestyle you had during the marriage. If you had a yard service, housekeeping, dry cleaning, or other regular expenses, list those items and the estimated monthly cost.
The number of overnights each child spends with each parent is a critical component of the child support formula. If you do not already have a parenting plan in place, this is something we should discuss before finalizing the form.
Yes. The USD gives you the opportunity to explain why the standard child support formula should be rebutted. Common reasons include extraordinary needs of a child, one parent earning a gross salary over $20,000 per month, special education costs (private school, specialized extracurricular activities), or extraordinary travel costs when parents live in different states.
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