Stevens Firm - April 2018

Pasta With Turkey and Broccoli

Why Does the Court Need Access to My Finances? In divorce cases, one of the most frequent questions we get is, “Why do I have to complete a financial declaration when going through a South Carolina family court?” The most important answer is the simplest one — the rules of family court require it. Rule 20 of the South Carolina Rules of Family Court requires each party to file and serve a current financial declaration “[i]n any domestic relations action in which the financial condition of a party is relevant or is an issue to be considered by the court …” This means that even though it might be uncomfortable or tedious, a full financial disclosure must be made to the opposing party in any family court action. Generally, those terms are interpreted liberally by the court, so you should expect them to come up, no matter the circumstance.

This simple, delicious recipe only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s also a great way to encourage kids to eat their broccoli. The next time you make pasta, leave the canned sauce in the pantry and make this instead!

Ingredients

3/4 pounds pasta (shells or orecchiette) 2 cups broccoli florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey

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2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Salt

Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli when pasta is 1 minute from done. Drain both and return to pot. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, garlic, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook while breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 3–5 minutes. 3. Combine turkey with pasta and broccoli mixture, adding the remaining olive oil as you stir. Serve in bowls topped with Parmesan cheese. take a break Recipe inspired by realsimple.com

The financial declaration lists your gross monthly income, monthly pay deductions, and monthly expenses, along with installment loan payments, personal property, and real estate assets. It is intended to be a snapshot of your current financial situation. It also has multiple benefits. A financial declaration aids the court in calculating child support and alimony. It also determines the financial health of each party. Keeping the financial declaration up-to-date not only gives the court and the parties a glimpse of both parties’ finances, it also keeps you in compliance with the rules of family court. The financial declaration must be kept current at all times during the case. That means that even if you fill out a financial declaration before your first hearing, you will need to update it again before the final hearing. We know that providing and discussing finances is uncomfortable, especially when you are going through a separation or divorce. But, as with most aspects of your case, full disclosure and discussion are necessary to obtain the best results possible in the most efficient manner we can.

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