I think his question is, he can make it easy for her or make it hard for her.

Regarding the financial statements, in an adversarial divorce I would not volunteer too much information. That way you see what she has, and correct her mistakes on filing. Make sure you have the right version, which should make you look better to the court.

Me-LBH, 48
Spouse-WW, 48
Married for 19 years
Son, 12
BD #1 - November 1998 (EA 7 months after wedding)
BD #2 - November 2015 (same XBF EA)
WW filed D February 2016
WW moved out April 2016