any solicitors judges out there

[vixter]

fuck i know this is off topic but can anyone help me!! what is the situation like over here to get a divorce can you get one just like that or do u ave to go through all the ball ache!! of solicitors and all that.. never been through one before so dont know were to start...

[Scorpygirl]

Hi Vicky

Sorry you have to go through it. In NZ you have to have 2 years of separation before one or other applies for divorce. So no instant fix, I am afraid. But there is no blame here in NZ, just that the marriage was irreconcilable (sp). You have to get a court order for divorce but don't think you have to have a lawyer to do this.

Hope someone will be more enlightening with this.

Take care.

[crashe]

I think you have to get 'separation papers' first... to then prove you have been separated for 2 years....I dont think the cost is that dear either...

But there will be others on the site who will know more about it...and maybe PM you with the info that you need to know.

[vixter]

I think you have to get 'separation papers' first... to then prove you have been separated for 2 years....I dont think the cost is that dear either...

But there will be others on the site who will know more about it...and maybe PM you with the info that you need to know.


YEAH ANY HELP WUD BE GREAT BUT HOW THE HELL DO U PROVE YOU HAVE BEEN SEPERATED FOR TWO YEARS!!

[bugjuice]

just call a citizens advice bureau and they'd be able to give you all the advice you need

[Fatjim]

I can't help but the bike in your profile sure looks nice.

[vixter]

Crappy circumstances Vicky , but nice to see you back:yes:


YEAH FELT LOST WITHOUT THE COMPUTER GUD TO BE BACK!!

HEY THATS LIFE WE ALL GET SORTED IN THE END

[vixter]

I can't help but the bike in your profile sure looks nice.


YEAH SURE WAS NICE FOR THE TIME I HAD IT FOR GOING TO TRY AND SAVE FOR A CHEAP RGV250 IN THE MEAN TIME TILL I GET SORTED USED TO HAVE ONE WHEN I WAS 19 WAY BACK IN THE OLD DAYS!!

[vixter]

just call a citizens advice bureau and they'd be able to give you all the advice you need


SWEET THANKS FOR THAT

[crashe]

YEAH ANY HELP WUD BE GREAT BUT HOW THE HELL DO U PROVE YOU HAVE BEEN SEPERATED FOR TWO YEARS!!

From the time you get the separation papers...
or you can prove from the moment you left the house you both shared together...




Off topic - I was up in Whangarparoa this arvo.... near Arkles Bay...
Sorry to Sixpackback for not popping in to say hello as well...
Pm me your addy as I do go up that way a bit...

[marty]

go to the family court and talk to the registrar. they will have all the info you need.

[Winston001]

Hi Vicky

Sorry you have to go through it. In NZ you have to have 2 years of separation before one or other applies for divorce. So no instant fix, I am afraid. But there is no blame here in NZ, just that the marriage was irreconcilable (sp). You have to get a court order for divorce but don't think you have to have a lawyer to do this.

Hope someone will be more enlightening with this.

Take care.

All of this is correct. Many people talk about divorce when what they really mean is separation, matrimonial (relationship) property, child custody (day to day care) etc. The actual divorce (dissolution of marriage) is the last and most minor part of the pain and distress.

You can apply to the Family Court yourself for a dissolution. In fact both of you can apply using a joint application. The sole grounds for an Order are that you have lived separate and apart for at least 2 years prior to the application.

The Judge will usually accept your sworn evidence as to separation - after all, the other party has the right to turn up and dispute it and if they don't, the Order for Dissolution will be made.

You don't need a solicitor for this - call into the nearest District Court. They have piles of photocopied application forms.

Hope this helps. :niceone: