WA Divorce - A Statutory Declaration or an Affidavit?

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Dedre

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21 July 2015
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My husband advised he wants a divorce. Our situation is quite complex and I want this documented/recorded to avoid him refuting this at a later stage.

Please advise which of a statutory declaration or affidavit provides the most appropriate means to do so.

Thank you.
 

AllForHer

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You want it recorded that he said he wants a divorce? I'm not sure how this would relate to any proceedings, but if there are no proceedings under way, a stat dec will suffice. If there are proceedings under way, an affidavit is the better option.
 

Dedre

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Hello AllForHer
Thank you for your response.
Are you able to confirm an affidavit should be done at a police station?
Thank you.
 

AllForHer

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No, an affidavit can be done at any time and is a statement of fact written by the person deposing it, signed by both them and an authorised witness. It's not necessary to complete an affidavit at the police station.