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Part VI · Divorce

57. Contents of divorce petition

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(1)

Every petition for divorce shall contain—

(a)

particulars of the marriage between the parties and the names, ages and sex of the children, if any, of the marriage;

(b)

particulars of the facts giving the court jurisdiction;

(c)

particulars of any previous matrimonial proceedings between the parties;

(d)

a statement of the principal allegations which it will be sought to prove as evidence of the breakdown of the marriage;

(e)

the terms of any agreement regarding maintenance of the wife or dependent party and the children, if any, of the marriage, or the division of any assets acquired through the joint efforts of the parties or the sole effort of one party or where no such agreement has been reached, the petitioner’s proposals; and

(f)

particulars of the relief sought.

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(2)

Every petition for a divorce shall state what steps had been taken to effect a reconciliation.

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