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Chapter 178MARRIAGE REFORM ORDINANCE
Chapter 179MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ORDINANCE
CAP 179MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ORDINANCE
CAP 179AMATRIMONIAL CAUSES RULES
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Cap 179AEmpowering section
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 1Citation
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 2Interpretation
01/03/2011
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Cap 179A rule 3Application of the Rules of the High Court
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 4Use of language in proceedings
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 5Application under section 12 of the Ordinance
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 6Application to court to consider agreement made in contemplation etc. of divorce or judicial separation
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 7Discontinuance of cause before service of petition
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 8(Repealed L.N. 135 of 1972)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 9Cause to be begun by petition or originating application
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 10(Repealed 80 of 1997 s. 84)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 11Signing of petition and joint application
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 12Presentation of petition and making of joint application
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 13Parties
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 14Service of petition
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 15Notice of intention to defend
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 15ANotice of absence or withdrawal of consent
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 15BRespondent's statement as to arrangements for children
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 15CNotice of withdrawal from joint application
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 16Supplemental petition and amendment of petition
01/07/1997
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Cap 179A rule 16ASupplemental joint application and amendment of joint application
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 17Filing and service of a supplemental or amended petition
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 18Filing of answer to petition
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 19Filing of reply and subsequent pleadings
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 20Filing of pleading after directions for trial
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 21Contents of answer and subsequent pleadings
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 22Allegation against third person in pleading
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 23Service of pleadings
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 24Supplemental answer and amendment of pleadings
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 25Service and amendment of pleadings in Summer Vacation
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 26Particulars
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 27(Repealed L.N. 217 of 1987)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 28Discovery of documents in defended cause
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 29Discovery by interrogatories in defended cause
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 30Medical examination in proceedings for nullity
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 31Conduct of medical examination
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 32Order for transfer of cause
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 33Directions for trial; the entry of joint application
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 34Determination of place of trial
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 35Directions as to allegations under section 11A(1)(b) of the Ordinance
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 36(Repealed L.N. 135 of 1972)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 37Security for costs
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 38Evidence generally to be taken orally
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 39Evidence by affidavit, etc
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 40Evidence of marriage outside Hong Kong
01/03/2011
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Cap 179A rule 41Saving for judge's powers
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 42Issue of witness summons or subpoena
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 42A(Repealed 2 of 1999 s. 6)
01/06/1999
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Cap 179A rule 44Fixing of trial
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 45Trial of issue
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 47Further provisions as to date of trial
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 47ADisposal of causes in special procedure list
25/01/2002
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Cap 179A rule 48Mode of trial
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 49Answer to be filed if ancillary relief contested
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 50(Repealed L.N. 135 of 1972)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 51Order as to arrangements for children to be drawn up
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 52Restoration of matters adjourned etc. at the hearing
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 53(Repealed L.N. 135 of 1972)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 54Shorthand note etc. of proceedings at trial in the Court of First Instance
01/07/1997
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Cap 179A rule 55Application for re-hearing
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 56Decrees and orders
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 56AApplication for rescission of decree
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 56BApplication under section 17A of the Ordinance
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 58Copies of decrees and orders
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 59(Repealed L.N. 78 of 1986)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 60(Repealed L.N. 78 of 1986)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 61Intervention to show cause by Secretary for Justice
01/07/1997
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Cap 179A rule 62Intervention to show cause by person other than Secretary for Justice
01/07/1997
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Cap 179A rule 64Rescission of decree nisi by consent
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 65Decree absolute
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 65ADecree absolute on joint application
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 66Certificate of decree absolute
01/07/1997
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Cap 179A rule 67Rescission of decree of judicial separation
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 68Application by petitioner or respondent for ancillary relief
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 68AApplication by an applicant in a joint application for ancillary relief
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 69Application by guardian etc. for maintenance of children
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 70Application in Form 8, 8A or 8B
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 71Application for ancillary relief after maintenance order
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 72 Children to be separately represented on certain applications
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 73General provisions as to evidence etc. on application for ancillary relief
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 74Evidence on application for settlement of property, etc.
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 75Evidence on application for variation order
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 76Service of affidavit in answer or reply
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 77Investigation by court of application for ancillary relief
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 78Interim orders
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 79(Repealed L.N. 325 of 1982)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 80Transfer of application for ancillary relief: general provisions
26/04/2002
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Cap 179A rule 80Transfer of application for ancillary relief: general provisions
01/07/1997
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Cap 179A rule 80Transfer of application for ancillary relief: general provisions
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 80A(Repealed L.N. 325 of 1982)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 81Arrangements for hearing of application etc. by judge
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 82Request for periodical payments order at same rate as order for maintenance pending suit
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 84Application for order under section 17(1)(a) of the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap 192)
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 84AApplications under rule 56B and applications for ancillary relief where petitions for divorce or joint applications are presented on or after commencement of Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Rules 2003
29/12/2003
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Cap 179A rule 86Enforcement of order for payment or money, etc
30/06/1997
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Cap 179A rule 87Judgment summons: general provisions
01/05/2005