Section 46 of The Divorce Act, 1869
The forms set forth in the Schedule to this Act, with such variation as the circumstances of each case require, may be used for the respective purposes mentioned in such Schedule.
Summary
- The Divorce Act includes a Schedule at the end that contains official blank forms.
- These forms are meant to be used for writing various petitions and legal statements required by the Act.
- You do not have to copy the forms exactly word-for-word.
- The law allows you to change or vary the forms to fit the specific, unique facts and circumstances of your own case.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Do I have to pay a lawyer to invent a legal petition from scratch?
No, you can use the standard forms set forth in the Schedule to the Act as your starting point.
2. What if the standard form doesn't perfectly describe my situation?
The law allows you to make variations to the forms as the circumstances of your case require.
3. Are these forms just for filing a case, or for responding too?
The Schedule includes forms for both petitions (starting a case) and statements (responding to a case).
Test yourself
Q1.According to Section 46 of The Divorce Act, 1869, where can individuals find the forms to be used for petitions and statements?
Q2.Under Section 46 of The Divorce Act, 1869, how strictly must a person follow the provided forms?
Q3.What two specific types of legal documents are mentioned in Section 46 of The Divorce Act, 1869 as having forms available in the Schedule?
Q4.Looking at Section 45 and Section 46 of The Divorce Act, 1869, how do they work together to guide a person filing a lawsuit?