Notice of Application
Notice to be served on a person cited in a petition, requiring them to appear and answer.
Rule 5(3)
General Form of Petition
The general form of petition for initiating divorce or other matrimonial proceedings.
Rule 9(2)
Certificate with Regard to Reconciliation
Certificate by solicitor confirming whether reconciliation was discussed with the petitioner.
Rule 12
Statement as to Arrangements for Children
Statement setting out proposed arrangements for the welfare of children of the marriage.
Rule 9(3)
General Form of Joint Application
The general form for a joint application by both parties to divorce proceedings.
Rules 9(2) & 33(2B)
Statement as to Arrangements for Children (Joint Application)
Statement setting out proposed arrangements for children in a joint application for divorce.
Rules 9(3) & 33(2B)
Notice of Intention to Dissolve the Marriage
Notice of intention to dissolve the marriage under Section 11B(3) of the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance.
Rule 9(12)
Notice of Proceedings
Notice served on parties to inform them of the commencement or details of matrimonial proceedings.
Rule 12(7)
Acknowledgment of Service
Form confirming that the respondent has received the petition and stating their intentions.
Rule 14(5)
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 65(1)
Notice of Application for Decree Nisi to be Made Absolute (Joint Application)
Application to make the decree nisi absolute in joint application proceedings.
Rule 65A(1)
Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute (Divorce)
Certificate confirming that a decree nisi for divorce has been made absolute.
Rule 66
Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute (Nullity — Void)
Certificate confirming that a decree nisi for nullity of a void marriage has been made absolute.
Rule 66(1)
Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute (Nullity — Voidable)
Certificate confirming that a decree nisi for nullity of a voidable marriage has been made absolute.
Rule 66
Certificate of Making Decree Nisi Absolute (Divorce — Joint Application)
Certificate confirming that a decree nisi for divorce in a joint application has been made absolute.
Rule 66
Notice of Application for Ancillary Relief
Application for financial orders such as maintenance, property adjustment, or lump sum payments.
Rules 68(2)(a), (3) & 84A(3)(c)
Notice of Application
Notice of application under Rule 56B regarding ancillary relief matters.
Rules 56B & 84A(3)(a)
Notice of Application for Ancillary Relief (Joint Application)
Application for ancillary relief in joint application divorce proceedings.
Rules 68A(1), 70, 73, 74, 77 & 84A(3)(c)
Notice of Intention to Proceed with Application for Ancillary Relief Made in Petition or Answer
Notice indicating a party's intention to proceed with an ancillary relief application previously made in the petition or answer.
Rule 73(1)
Notice of Request for Periodical Payments Order at Same Rate as Order for Maintenance Pending Suit
Notice requesting a periodical payments order at the same rate as an existing order for maintenance pending suit.
Rule 82(2)
Notice of Request for Periodical Payments Order at Same Rate as Order for Maintenance Pending Suit (Joint Application)
Notice requesting a periodical payments order at the same rate as an existing order for maintenance pending suit in joint application proceedings.
Rule 82(2)
Originating Application on Ground of Wilful Neglect to Maintain
Originating application on the ground of wilful neglect by a spouse to provide reasonable maintenance.
Rule 98(1)
Notice of Application
Notice of application under Rule 98 (wilful neglect to maintain) or Rule 100 (alteration of maintenance agreement).
Rules 98 & 100
Originating Application for Alteration of Maintenance Agreement during Parties' Lifetime
Originating application to alter a maintenance agreement while both parties are still living.
Rule 100(1)
Originating Summons for Alteration of Maintenance Agreement after Death of One of the Parties
Originating summons to alter a maintenance agreement after the death of one of the parties.
Rule 101(1)
Originating Summons for Maintenance out of Estate of Deceased Former Spouse
Originating summons seeking maintenance provision from the estate of a deceased former spouse.
Rule 103(1)
Notice to be Endorsed on Document Served in accordance with Rule 106(1)
Notice required to be endorsed on any document served in accordance with Rule 106(1).
Rule 106(2)
Notice of Allegation in Proceedings for Ancillary Relief
Notice setting out allegations relied upon in proceedings for ancillary relief.
Rules 76 & 95(5)
Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition
Petitioner's sworn statement supporting a petition for divorce under Section 11A(2)(a) (adultery).
Rule 33(2A)
Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition
Petitioner's sworn statement supporting a petition for divorce under Section 11A(2)(e) (separation).
Rule 33(2A)
Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition
Petitioner's sworn statement supporting a petition for divorce under Section 11A(2)(c) (desertion).
Rule 33(2A)
Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition
Petitioner's sworn statement supporting a petition for divorce under Section 11A(2)(d) (separation with consent).
Rule 33(2A)
Joint Affidavit by Applicants in Support of Application
Joint affidavit by both applicants supporting a joint application for divorce under Section 11B(2)(a).
Rule 33(2B)
Joint Affidavit by Applicants in Support of Application
Joint affidavit by both applicants supporting a joint application for divorce under Section 11B(2)(b).
Rule 33(2B)
Affidavit by Petitioner in Support of Petition
Petitioner's sworn statement supporting a petition for divorce under Section 11A(2)(b) (unreasonable behaviour).
Rule 33(2A)
Praecipe for Issue of Judgment Summons
Praecipe (written request) for the court to issue a judgment summons for enforcement of a maintenance order.
Rule 87(3)
Judgment Summons
Summons requiring a person to attend court for examination regarding non-payment of a maintenance order.
Rule 87(4)
Order upon Making Decree Nisi
The court order made upon granting a decree nisi, setting out the terms and conditions.
Rule 56(1)(c)
Order upon Making Decree Nisi (Alternative)
Alternative form of the court order made upon granting a decree nisi.
Rule 56(1)(c)
Notice of Application for Ancillary Relief
Notice of application for ancillary relief in matrimonial proceedings.
Rule 84A(3)(c)
Notice of Application for Ancillary Relief (Joint Application)
Notice of application for ancillary relief in joint application divorce proceedings.
Rule 84A(3)(a)
Ex parte Originating Summons for Application
Ex parte originating summons for an application under Section 29AC of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance.
Rule 103A(1)
Originating Summons for Application
Originating summons for an application under Section 29AB of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance.
Rule 103B(1)
Notice of Proceedings and Acknowledgment of Service
Combined notice of proceedings and acknowledgment of service form.
Rules 103B(2) & 103D(2)
Originating Summons for Application
Originating summons for an application under Section 29AK of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance.
Rule 103D(1)
