Whether a couple applies to the court to resolve financial matters or seeks to settle matters privately, the law requires full and complete financial disclosure by both spouses. For the equalization of net family property, both sides must disclose the value of all assets at the date of separation as well as the value present at the date of marriage. Where there is misrepresentation of financial information or concealing of assets, more in-depth investigation is necessary. Agreements that are based on misrepresentation of financial information may be voidable by the courts.