that you believe what they said is true.

the date when they told you (or your best memory of that date if you're not sure), and.

If you write down what another person said to you, you must also write down:

My child’s father is very close to his mother, and she would know about his finances and new job.

I saw the father driving a new car later that summer.

Sometime in the summer of 2018, I heard my ex-mother-in-law talking about my child’s father getting a big raise and buying a new car.

the date they said what you're quoting in court (or your best memory of that date).

If you write down what you heard another person say, you must also write down: Have that person write an affidavit, too, if possible. You can talk about what you know from second-hand information, but you have to be able to show that this information is reliable.

you could be in trouble if you didn't tell the truth.įocus on facts that you know about first-hand.

If the judge believes your affidavit is false or misleading:

Only include things that are relevant (related) to your case.

There are some rules about how to write an affidavit. You sign the bottom of the statement to confirm that what you’ve written is true.Ī good affidavit has all the important information a judge needs to make a decision. Written evidence is called an affidavit.Īn affidavit is your statement of facts about your case – your evidence. Some evidence is spoken aloud in court, and some evidence is presented in writing.

Sample statement affidavit template