Notice of Application under Rule 5
Notice to be served on a person cited in a petition, requiring them to appear and answer.
Rule 5
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Petition
The principal document initiating divorce proceedings, setting out grounds and details of the marriage.
Rule 9(2)
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Certificate with Regard to Reconciliation
Certificate by solicitor confirming whether reconciliation was discussed with the petitioner.
Rule 9(2)
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Statement as to Arrangements for Children
Statement setting out proposed arrangements for the welfare of children of the marriage.
Rule 9(2)
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Statement of Arrangements for Children (Respondent)
Respondent's statement regarding proposed arrangements for children of the marriage.
Rule 9(2)
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Supplemental Petition
Supplemental petition filed to add or amend details after the original petition.
Rule 9(2)
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Amended Petition
Formally amended version of the original petition for divorce.
Rule 9(2)
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Answer
The respondent's formal reply to the petition, which may include a cross-petition.
Rule 15(1)
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Reply and Answer to Cross-Petition
Petitioner's reply to the respondent's answer and response to any cross-petition.
Rule 15(1)
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Notice of Application for Decree Nisi to be Made Absolute
Application to convert a decree nisi into a final decree (decree absolute), completing the divorce.
Rule 64(1)
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Notice of Application by Respondent for Decree Nisi to be Made Absolute
Application by the respondent to make the decree nisi absolute when the petitioner has not done so.
Rule 64(4)
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Decree Nisi
The court order provisionally granting a divorce, which becomes final after a prescribed period.
Rule 63(1)
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Decree Absolute
The final court order dissolving the marriage. Takes effect from the date it is made.
Rule 65(1)
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Decree of Judicial Separation
Court order granting a judicial separation (not dissolving the marriage).
Rule 63(1)
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Decree of Presumption of Death and Dissolution of Marriage
Court order presuming death of a spouse and dissolving the marriage accordingly.
Rule 63(1)
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Acknowledgment of Service
Form confirming that the respondent has received the petition and stating their intentions.
Rule 12(1)
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Acknowledgment of Service (Co-Respondent)
Acknowledgment of service by a co-respondent named in adultery proceedings.
Rule 12(1)
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Acknowledgment of Service (Party Cited)
Acknowledgment of service by a party cited in the proceedings other than a co-respondent.
Rule 12(1)
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Notice of Intention to Defend
Notice filed by the respondent indicating their intention to defend the proceedings.
Rule 12(3)
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Request for Directions for Trial
Application requesting the court to give directions for the trial of the proceedings.
Rule 33(1)
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Certificate of Readiness
Certificate confirming that the case is ready for hearing and all necessary steps have been taken.
Rule 33(3)
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Affidavit of Service
Sworn statement confirming that a document has been properly served on a party.
Rule 112
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Affidavit in Answer to Citation
Sworn statement filed in response to a citation requiring a person to show cause.
Rule 49(6)
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Affidavit of Means
Sworn statement setting out a party's income, assets, and financial circumstances.
Rule 77(4)
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Notice of Application for Ancillary Relief
Application for financial orders such as maintenance, property adjustment, or lump sum payments.
Rule 73
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Notice of Allegation in Support of Application
Notice setting out allegations relied upon in support of an application for ancillary relief.
Rule 73
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Consent Order for Ancillary Relief
Proposed court order for ancillary relief agreed upon by both parties.
Rule 73
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Notice of Application to Intervene
Application by a third party seeking permission to intervene in the proceedings.
Rule 9(8)
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Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition (Part 1)
First part of the petitioner's sworn statement supporting the petition for divorce.
Rule 36(1)
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Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition (Part 2 - Adultery)
Petitioner's affidavit for divorce based on adultery grounds.
Rule 36(1)
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Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition (Part 3 - Behaviour)
Petitioner's affidavit for divorce based on unreasonable behaviour grounds.
Rule 36(1)
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Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition (Part 4 - Desertion)
Petitioner's affidavit for divorce based on desertion grounds.
Rule 36(1)
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Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition (Part 5 - Two Years Separation with Consent)
Petitioner's affidavit for divorce based on two years' separation with respondent's consent.
Rule 36(1)
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Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition (Part 6 - Five Years Separation)
Petitioner's affidavit for divorce based on five years' separation without consent.
Rule 36(1)
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Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition (Part 7 - Judicial Separation / Presumption of Death)
Petitioner's affidavit for judicial separation or presumption of death proceedings.
Rule 36(1)
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Affidavit by Respondent Consenting to Decree
Respondent's sworn statement consenting to the grant of a decree of divorce.
Rule 36
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Notice of Application for Order under Section 17 of the Married Persons Status Ordinance
Application concerning disputes over matrimonial property under Section 17.
Rule 90
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Originating Summons under Section 6 of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Part 1)
Application for financial relief and property adjustment under the MPPO.
Rule 91
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Originating Summons under Section 6 of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Part 2)
Continuation of the originating summons for financial relief under the MPPO.
Rule 91
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Affidavit of Evidence
General affidavit form for presenting evidence in matrimonial proceedings.
Rule 36
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Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute
Certificate confirming that a decree nisi has been made absolute.
Rule 65
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Notice of Change of Solicitor
Notice filed when a party changes their legal representative.
Rule 118
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Notice of Acting in Person
Notice filed when a party decides to act without legal representation.
Rule 118
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Notice of Appointment of Solicitor
Notice filed when a party who was acting in person appoints a solicitor.
Rule 118
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Originating Summons
General originating summons form for commencing proceedings in matrimonial causes.
Rule 3
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