Assumption: "Sending proof that I have a medical condition is enough — the court will see I am unwell and take that into account."

Court Reality

Proof of the condition itself is not what the court needs — it needs evidence of how the condition affects your income and earning capacity. A diagnosis alone does not establish financial impact. You must show the effect on your ability to work: reduced hours, time off, lost earnings, specific limitations, and projected future impact. Medical evidence should connect the condition to its real-world financial consequences, not merely confirm it exists.