Frequently Asked Questions
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Where to submit the file?
You can submit your application to a family court nearby.
Does court fees is including in your fees?
No the court fees of NZ$211.50 is separate, which you have to pay to the court.
How much time we take in preparing your documents?
After receiving all the required information from you and the fees of NZ$ 349.00, we will send you your completed documents within 2 days.
What are the charges of DivorceNZ services?
We charge NZ$ 349.00 for both application whether singe or joint.
Is it necessary to go through the court procedure for relationship property submission?
No, it is not necessary to submit your application in court. If you both can agree between yourselves on how to share your property, the court doesn’t have to be involved.
What is included in the relationship property?
Relationship property covers things of financial value that you gained during the relationship. It can include:
- the family home and contents, other land or buildings, and vehicles
- salary or wages earned during the relationship, insurance payouts, superannuation you received, rent, and other income from joint property
- any property gained when you were in the relationship or had the relationship in mind and intended for both of you to use
- non-personal debts
- gifts or inheritances that have become mixed with relationship property
- the property you both agree on is relationship property
- increases in the value of relationship property, income from it, or the proceeds from the sale of it.
Does Divorcenz help in Parenting and Child Care plan?
Yes, we provide our clients with all the completed forms required for filing Parenting, Child care, and Guardianship.
What are the arrangements included in Parenting?
The Parenting plan includes who will care for the children day to day (custody) and what contact each of the parents/guardians will have with the children (access). It also includes deciding about their education, healthcare, religion, culture, and other interests.
Who can be called a Guardian of the child?
Legally, a guardian is an adult who will be responsible for the upbringing, care, and development of a child. A guardian has the same responsibilities as a biological parent.
Are children's information is included in this application?
Yes we will need some additional information of your children, So that we can fill up their details in the form as per court requirements.
From where I can get a copy of my marriage certificate?
Contact Births, Deaths and Marriages on 0800 22 77 77 or visit http://www.dia.govt.nz/Services-Births-Deaths-and-Marriages-Index
When can I qualify to file a divorce?
Irreconcilable differences is the only ground for legally dissolving a marriage or civil union. This means that your relationship has broken down and is at an end. Neither of you is blamed for this. The only way of proving that your relationship has broken down irreconcilably is by living apart for two years. Only then can the court dissolve your marriage or civil union. You cannot shorten the two year period, even if you both agree to the dissolution.
What is a Separation Agreement?
The Separation Agreement is made when you are planning to end your relationship. It is to be worked along with your partner wherein it states when your relationship has ended and what responsibilities each one of you holds.
Do you help in filing Separation Agreement?
Yes, we provide all the completed forms required for filing Separation Agreement.
