Can someone be forced to provide financial disclosure?

If a party refuses to disclose their financial information voluntarily, a court can order them to do so as part of Financial Remedy proceedings. Failure to comply with such an order can result in serious consequences.

A court may draw adverse inferences about the non-disclosing party’s financial situation, potentially resulting in a less favourable financial settlement.

In addition, failure to comply with a Court Order for disclosure is contempt of court which may lead to fines or imprisonment.