Legal Question in Family Law in New Zealand (Aotearoa)
divorce
i live in new zealand and want to no how long do we have to wait to get a divorce. we have been separated for 18 months now. and do i need a lawyer to do so or just go to famly court
Asked on 1/13/07, 5:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Simon Laurent
LaurentLaw Barristers & Solicitors
Re: divorce
You cannot divorce until you have lived separately for 2 years.
If you both agree to divorce and agree on custody arrangements for your children (if any) you can file a divorce by consent without using a lawyer - get the forms from the Family Court.
If there is disagreement or if only one of you wants to divorce that person must file an application to the Family Court and use a lawyer.
Answered on 1/14/07, 2:39 pm
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