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The following are steps to help applicants through the process. | The following are steps to help applicants through the process. | ||
'''NOTE:''' If the client is representing themselves, the client is responsible for purchasing the Self-Counsel Press divorce guide and forms. The instructions and steps for filling out the forms and filing them, etc. are included in the kit. | :'''NOTE:''' If the client is representing themselves, the client is responsible for purchasing the Self-Counsel Press divorce guide and forms. The instructions and steps for filling out the forms and filing them, etc. are included in the kit. | ||
== A. Sole Application == | == A. Sole Application == | ||
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Note that when the divorce is based on adultery or cruelty, proof of the adulterous or cruel conduct must be filed in affidavit form. Proof of adultery might consist of the respondent admission to the adulterous conduct. Proof of cruelty will usually consist in the affidavits of third parties, or letters from treating physicians, psychologists or psychiatrists attached to an affidavit as exhibits. | Note that when the divorce is based on adultery or cruelty, proof of the adulterous or cruel conduct must be filed in affidavit form. Proof of adultery might consist of the respondent admission to the adulterous conduct. Proof of cruelty will usually consist in the affidavits of third parties, or letters from treating physicians, psychologists or psychiatrists attached to an affidavit as exhibits. | ||
'''NOTE:''' If a Response to Family Claim has been filed, the respondent has chosen to contest all or some of the relief sought and a lawyer’s advice should be sought immediately. | :'''NOTE:''' If a Response to Family Claim has been filed, the respondent has chosen to contest all or some of the relief sought and a lawyer’s advice should be sought immediately. | ||
'''Step 9:''' If the Court is prepared to make the order sought, the order will be available at the Court registry some time after the application is filed. Clients should simply call the registry to see whether their order is ready rather than attending in person. Clients will be required to show valid photo ID to pick up their divorce order. | '''Step 9:''' If the Court is prepared to make the order sought, the order will be available at the Court registry some time after the application is filed. Clients should simply call the registry to see whether their order is ready rather than attending in person. Clients will be required to show valid photo ID to pick up their divorce order. | ||
