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                    [0] => The files in this series contain legal papers relating to divorce cases heard at the Auckland High Court. These typically include the Decree Absolute, Decree Nisi, affidavits, motions and petitions to the Court.
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            [name] => Auckland Divorce files
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                    [custom5] => Foolscap,legal papers, folded and tied with cotton ribbon.
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	Papers were filed after the closing date of series registration.  Papers have been added to files by the court after they have been transferred to Archives New Zealand.
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	The files in this series contain legal papers relating to divorce cases heard at the Auckland High Court.  These typically include the Decree Absolute, Decree Nisi, affidavits, motions and petitions to the Court.

	A change in legislation during 1981 meant that divorces were to be dealt with by the Family Court system at District Court level. In 2005 Auckland District Court held divorce records dating from 1981 onwards.

	 
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	The Manager, Auckland High Court.  Please check the Ministry of Justice’s website for the most up to date contact details at:

	http://www.justice.govt.nz/services/finding-your-local-court/finding-your-local-court

	Permission to access Dissolution Orders can be sought from:

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

	Or write to:

	Archives New Zealand, Auckland Regional Office

	PO Box 201 103, Auckland Airport,

	Manukau 2150,

	New Zealand

	 

	 
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	The records are restricted for 100 years from closure of record. 

	Records containing sensitive personal information are restricted indefinitely

	Access to restricted records is subject to the written authorisation of the Court Manager.

	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’ licence).

	 
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