Please complete this checklist to make sure that you have done everything you need to do before you file your application with the Court.
You have been separated for at least two years
At least one of you is domiciled in New Zealand
FP13 - Joint application for order dissolving marriage or civil union
You have selected option 1 (a) if you do not want to appear at Court, or option 1 (b) if you do want to appear at Court
If you have selected option 1 (b) you have completed questions 2 to 7 of this form
You have both signed and dated this form
FP14 - Affidavit to accompany joint application for order dissolving marriage or civil union
If you have selected option 1 (a) on the FP13 form, you have fully completed this form
This form has been sworn or affirmed before an authorised person
The authorised person has completed an exhibit note on the marriage or civil union certificate, and any separation order or written separation agreement (if you have one)
G7 – Information Sheet to accompany certain applications
You have fully completed the form
One copy of the form is on yellow paper
You have made an extra copy of the form
Other
You have a certified copy of your marriage or civil union certificate (attached to the FP14 form if you are completing that form)
If your marriage or civil union certificate is not in English, you have obtained a certified translation
You have a copy of any separation order or written separation agreement (attached to the FP14 form if you are completing that form)
You have organised the filing fee
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