Character Affidavit Outline for Divorce

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I. Header Information

1. Title of the Document: "Affidavit of Character"

2. Court Details:

   • Court name and address

   • Case number

   • Parties involved (e.g., Jane Doe vs. John Doe)

3. Affiant’s Full Name and Title (if applicable).

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II. Introduction

1. Affiant's Personal Information:

   • Full name

   • Address

   • Occupation

   • Relationship to the parties involved

2. Statement of Truth:

   • Example: "I, [Your Name], being duly sworn, do hereby depose and state as follows:"

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III. Affiant’s Relationship to the Parties

1. How the affiant knows the individual(s) in question.

2. Length of the relationship or acquaintance.

3. Nature of the relationship (e.g., friend, colleague, family member, neighbor).

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IV. Affiant’s Observations of Character

1. Positive Attributes (if supporting one party):

   • Examples: honesty, reliability, parenting skills, work ethic, behavior in social situations.

2. Negative Attributes (if addressing concerns):

   • Examples: Negligent actions, inattentive caregiving, drug misuse, and lack of truthfulness.

3. Specific examples or anecdotes supporting the observations.

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V. Affiant’s Assessment of Parenting (if applicable)

1. Observations of the individual’s interaction with children.

2. Examples of nurturing, guidance, and discipline.

3. Instances (if any) of neglect or harm.

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VI. Personal Opinion (Optional)

• A brief overview of the affiant's personal view on the individual's character, conduct, and appropriateness for custody (if relevant).

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VII. Closing Statement

1. Declaration that the information provided is true to the best of the affiant’s knowledge and belief.

2. Statement of willingness to testify in court (if necessary).

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VIII. Affiant’s Signature and Notary

1. Signature of the affiant.

2. Date of signing.

3. Notary public section:

   • Statement of acknowledgment.

   • Notary’s seal and signature.

   • Date and location of notarization.

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