Financial Disclosure Forms (FDF): The Map to a Credible Case

Read our Complete Guide to Rule 43.

The exchange of financial disclosure forms (FDFs) is required in opposed family matters, particularly in Gauteng, including for Rule 43. These must be presented after the respondent’s reply. Recent directives specify deadlines for exchange and compliance.

Templates & sources:

• National FDF (commonly used template)

Although there is some variation across provinces, best practice in all divisions is full, accurate disclosure, detailed budgets and readable annexures. Courts frown on sparse or late disclosure.