Divorce in Gisborne

In the beautiful state of Gisborne New Zealand, spouses can file for a dissolution of marriage together as long as they both agree to dissolve their marriage. They can file a single application among themselves which will hasten the pace of their divorce application. This application is known as joint application. Joint applications can be handled by the Family Court registrar without the need of a hearing and the couple not appearing in court either.

The following documents must be completed and filed to the Court;

1) Information sheet,

2) Joint Application for Order Dissolving Marriage {this document should contain information concerning the agreements made in relation to child support, property, finances, and custody}

3) Affidavit to Accompany Joint Application for Order Dissolving Marriage.

An affidavit is a written statement which is used as an evidence which supports the facts of an order which is applied for. It is sworn in the presence of a justice of peace or court registrar. Affidavits also contain information that proves that both spouses having been living apart for at least 2 years and provision for the welfare of the children has been adequately provided.

There are certain documents which can be attached to an affidavit, this documents include;

1) The original marriage certificate of the couples or a copy which has been certified,

2) Separation order or separation agreement. The other type of application which can be filed is the single application. Single application is filed by a person who intends to bring an end to their broken marriage. A person who files a single application of divorce may do so for the following reasons;

1) The other spouse is not in support of the divorce application,

2) The applicant has no idea about the whereabouts of the spouse. The sole applicant will need to fill the following documents at the Family Court;

1) Information sheet,

2) One Party Application for Order Dissolving Marriage {this document should contain information concerning the agreements made in relation to child support, property, finances, and custody}

3) Affidavit to Accompany the One Party Application for Order Dissolving Marriage.

An affidavit is a written statement which is used as an evidence which supports the facts of an order which is applied for. It is sworn in the presence of a lawyer, justice of peace or court registrar.

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