Can Opposing Counsel Request Access To Sealed Financial Affidavit?

Can Opposing Counsel Request Access To Sealed Financial Affidavit?

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The Question:

Opposing counsel says that they cannot access my affidavit of financial information because it is filed under seal and are requesting that I, a pro se litigant, send them a personal copy of this information. Is this normal?

RJ Says:

Opposing counsel is absolutely entitled to your financial affidavit. It further is generally your obligation to ensure that such has been properly disclosed. I therefore would suggest that there should be no concern regarding you affirmatively providing them your financial affidavit.

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