PART IIMATRIMONIAL CAUSES

Commencement etc of proceedings

Cause to be begun by petition2.2

1

Every cause shall be begun by petition.

2

Where a petition for divorce, nullity or judicial separation discloses that there is a minor child of the family who is under 16 or who is over that age and is receiving instruction at an educational establishment or undergoing training for a trade or profession, the petition shall be accompanied by a statement, signed by the petitioner personally and if possible agreed with the respondent, containing the information required by Form M4, to which shall be attached a copy of any medical report mentioned therein.