Divorce and Judicial Separation Forms




Dec. 22.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3333

Bigamy with Adultery.—On or about the 20th day of February, 1909, the ceremony of marriage was duly performed between the said C. B. and one G. H., in the City of Wellington, the petitioner, the lawful wife of the said C. B., being then alive, whereby the said C. B. committed bigamy, and since the date of the said ceremony the said C. B. has lived in adultery with the said G. H. at Wellington aforesaid.

Rape.—On the 20th day of February, 1909, the said C. B. committed rape upon the person of G. H. in the City of Wellington.

Sodomy.—On the 20th day of February, 1909, the said C. B. committed the offence of sodomy in the City of Wellington.

Bestiality.—On the 20th day of February, 1909, the said C. B. committed the offence of bestiality in the City of Wellington.


No. 4. PETITION FOR JUDICIAL SEPARATION.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND,} In Divorce.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

The day of , 19 .

THE petition of A. B., &c. [as in Form No. 1, alleging marriage and cohabitation, as in paragraphs 1 and 2 of that form.]

  1. The petitioner’s husband, the said C. B., has been guilty of cruelty towards the petitioner in that, since the beginning of the year 1907, the said C. B. has habitually used abusive, offensive, and threatening language to the petitioner, and on several occasions struck her with his fist—viz., on or about the following days: the 17th March, 1907; 1st June, 1907; 1st April, 1908; 2nd July, 1908; 21st December, 1908; 5th January, 1909.

  2. The said C. B. was born in the City of Sydney, in the State of New South Wales. He is now domiciled in New Zealand, and resides in the City of Wellington.

  3. The petitioner was born in the City of Wellington aforesaid, and resides there.

  4. The petitioner prays,—
    (a.) That the petitioner be judicially separated from the said C. B.;
    (b.) That the petitioner have the custody of the children of the said marriage;
    (c.) That the petitioner have such further or other relief in the premises as may be just.

[Petitioner’s signature.]


No. 5. AFFIDAVIT VERIFYING PETITION FOR JUDICIAL SEPARATION.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND,} In Divorce.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

In the matter of the petition of A. B. for judicial separation.

I, A. B., of [&c.], make oath and say as follows:—

  1. All the allegations contained in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of the said petition are to my own knowledge true.

  2. I am informed and believe that my husband was born in the City of Sydney, in the State of New South Wales, and that I was born in the said City of Wellington. My said husband is now domiciled in New Zealand, and resides in the said City of Wellington. I reside in the said City of Wellington.

  3. No collusion or connivance exists between me and my said husband.

Sworn, &c.

[NOTE.—See note to Form No. 2.]


No. 6. CITATION OF RESPONDENT.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND,} In Divorce.
WELLINGTON DISTRICT.

Edward the Seventh by the grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith.

To C. B., of Wellington.

WHEREAS A. B., of Wellington, merchant, claiming to have been lawfully married to you, has filed his petition against you in our said Court praying for a dissolution of his marriage with you, wherein he alleges that you have been guilty of adultery with G. H.

Take notice that unless within days after service hereof on you, exclusive of the day of such service, you do not file in our.



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⚖️ Forms of Allegations for Divorce Petitions - Bigamy, Rape, Sodomy, Bestiality

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
Divorce, Bigamy, Adultery, Rape, Sodomy, Bestiality, Wellington
  • C. B., Alleged bigamy and adultery
  • G. H., Subject of bigamy and adultery allegation
  • C. B., Alleged rape and sodomy
  • G. H., Victim of rape
  • C. B., Alleged bestiality

⚖️ Petition for Judicial Separation - Supreme Court

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
Judicial Separation, Divorce, Cruelty, Marriage, Supreme Court, Wellington
6 names identified
  • A. B., Petitioner for judicial separation
  • C. B., Respondent in judicial separation petition
  • A. B., Petitioner for judicial separation
  • C. B., Husband of petitioner
  • A. B., Petitioner residing in Wellington
  • C. B., Husband residing in Wellington

⚖️ Affidavit Verifying Petition for Judicial Separation

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
Affidavit, Judicial Separation, Divorce, Supreme Court, Wellington
  • A. B., Deponent of affidavit
  • A. B., Affiant regarding husband's origin and domicile
  • A. B., Affiant residing in Wellington

⚖️ Citation of Respondent for Divorce

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
Citation, Divorce, Adultery, Supreme Court, Wellington
  • C. B., Respondent in divorce proceedings
  • A. B., Petitioner in divorce proceedings
  • G. H., Alleged adulterer