1987 Ed.]
Matrimonial Causes Rules
[CAP. 179
A 59
[Subsidiary]
period of at least two years immediately preceding the presentation of this petition] [or The parties to the marriage have lived apart for a continuous period of at least two years immediately preceding the presentation of this petition and the respondent consents to a decree being granted][or The parties to the marriage have lived apart for a continuous period of at least five years immediately preceding the presentation of the petition] [or, where the petition is not for divorce or judicial separation, set out the ground on which relief is sought, and in any case state with sufficient particularity the facts relied on but not the evidence by which they are to be proved].
(14) [In the case of a petition for nullity] This petition is not presented or prosecuted in collusion with the respondent.
The petitioner therefore prays-
(1) That the said marriage may be dissolved (or as the case may be).
(2) That he [she] may be granted the custody of [state name[s] of the child[ren] and add any application for a declaration under section 19(3) of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance],
(3) [Where appropriate] That [name of respondent] may be ordered to pay the costs of this suit.
(4) That he [she] may be granted the following ancillary relief, namely [state particulars of any application for ancillary relief which it is intended to claim].
The names and addresses of the persons who are to be served with this petition are [give particulars, stating if any of them is a person under disability].
The petitioner's address for service is [Where the petitioner sues by a solicitor, state the solicitor's name or firm and address, or, where the petitioner sues in person, state his place of residence as given in paragraph (3) of the petition or, if no place of residence in Hong Kong is given, the address of a place in Hong Kong at or to which documents for him may be delivered or sent].
Dated this day of 19
Note: Under the Matrimonial Causes Rules further information is required in certain cases.
FORM 2A
[Rule 12.]
L.N.135/72.
Certificate with Regard to Reconciliation
[Heading as in Form 3]
I, the solicitor acting for the petitioner in the above cause do hereby certify that I have [or have not] discussed with the petitioner the possibility of a reconciliation and that I have [or have not] given to the petitioner the names and addresses of persons qualified to help effect a reconciliation.
Dated this day of 19
FORM 2B
Signed
Solicitor for the Petitioner.
[Rule 9(3).]
L.N.135/72.
Statement as to Arrangements for Children
[Headings as in Form 3]
The present arrangements for the minor children of the family under 16 and those over 16 who are receiving instruction at an educational establishment or undergoing training for a trade, profession or vocation are as follows--