Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage

The only ground for obtaining a dissolution of marriage (divorce) in New Zealand is for a husband and wife to be separated for a period of two years.

Once that time period has expired the parties are free to apply to the court for an order dissolving their marriage.

It is a requirement that one party be domiciled in New Zealand at the time the application is made.

A choice needs to be made as to whether to file a single application which is then served on the other party, or for both parties to file a joint application.

Provided the necessary information and documentation can be supplied, we can efficiently prepare and arrange for service of dissolution applications whether the parties are based in New Zealand or overseas.

Explore more in this section:

• Adoption
• Applications under the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act
• Child Custody - Care of Children & Parenting Orders
• Child Custody - Relocation
• Child Support
• Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)
• Domestic Violence
• Estate Litigation – Family Protection – Testamentary Promises
• Guardianship
• Relationship Property
• Paternity
• Spousal Maintenance

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