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                    [0] => The files contain the legal documents relating to particular divorce cases, including the Decree Absolute, which is the document that legally ends the marriage. Pre 1964 files may contain other items e.g. correspondence, photographs, private detective reports or newspaper notices.
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	The name of the petitioner is listed in this series. In most cases the surname of the respondent will be the same. If you are unsure of the name or the date of the divorce, please consult AAOO,17998, W5444. Nelson High Court Divorce Registers.
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	The files contain the legal documents relating to particular divorce cases, including the Decree Absolute, which is the document that legally ends the marriage. Pre 1964 files may contain other items e.g. correspondence, photographs, private detective reports or newspaper notices.

	Under the Family Proceedings Act 1980, responsibility for divorce proceedings was transferred to the newly created Family Court.
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	For former parties to a marriage or civil union:

	Permission to access Dissolution Orders can be sought from:

	Research email: research.archives@dia.govt.nz

	Or write to:

	Archives New Zealand, Access Services

	PO Box 12-050,

	Wellington 6011, New Zealand

	For all others requiring access :

	'Permission to access restricted records should be sought from the Nelson High Court. Please check the Ministry of Justice’s website for the most up to date contact details at:

	https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/utilities/contact/courts

	 

	 

	 

	

	 

	 

	 

	 

	 

	 

	 
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	Dissolution of Marriage or Civil Union Records

	

	Under both High Court Rules and Family Court Rules, former parties to a marriage or a civil union have an unrestricted right to obtain a copy of the order dissolving the marriage or civil union. These dissolution orders can be viewed at, or copies obtained from Archives New Zealand on production of sufficient proof of identity (photo identification e.g. passport/drivers’ license).

	 

	For all others requiring access  :

	Restricted 100 years from last date on file.
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