Who can witness my divorce affidavit?

Who can witness my divorce affidavit?

An authorised person includes a Justice of the Peace (JP), a solicitor or barrister. After witnessing your signature, the witness must also sign your affidavit. For more information about where to find a Justice of the Peace, see Finding a JP on the Department of Communities & Justice website.

What happens if you lie in your affidavit?

Perjury is a criminal offence consisting of knowingly making a false statement on oath in connection with any judicial proceeding. In New South Wales, perjury is governed by Section 327 of the Crimes Act and carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.

Can a judge tell when someone is lying in court?

First, with proper cross-examination, judges can usually tell when a person is being dishonest because people often lie without thinking about it all the way through. As a result, in my experience, it is generally easy to poke holes in a person’s story.

What is the penalty for false affidavit?

Situation 2 – If a person voluntarily files a false affidavit, then he/ she can be punished under section and 199 of the Indian Penal Code for giving false evidence. Punishment for filing a false affidavit is punishable by imprisonment for a term ranging from 3 to 7 years.

What happens if you get caught lying in Family Court?

Lying under oath is perjury, a criminal offence. The lawyer for the other party will try to make you out to be a liar. Lying about a small thing can have a significant adverse impact on the rest of your case. If you are caught out in a lie it destroys your credibility.