Form 2Cap. 179A
General Form of Petition
The general form of petition for initiating divorce or other matrimonial proceedings.
Reference: Rule 9(2)
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Form 2 (General Form of Petition) is a Hong Kong Family Court form under the Matrimonial Causes Rules (Cap. 179A). It is prescribed under Rule 9(2). With Briefcase you can fill it in directly in your browser using the official template, then download the completed document as Word or PDF — ready to file with the Family Court. Subscribers on the Barristers & Solicitors plan receive clean templates without litigant-in-person guidance notes.
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