How to Fill Out Annexure A, Form 1

Annexure A, Form 1 at a glance

What it is: Annexure A, Form 1, is the arrangements regarding dependent and minor children form under Regulation 2 of the Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Regulations, 1990, in the High Court of South Africa.

Who signs: The deponent signs in the presence of the Justice of the Peace / Commissioner of Oaths, who then signs.

A filled-in Annexure A, Form 1 example: a plaintiff starts the form

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, example: a plaintiff starts the form
Dana Sample, the plaintiff, fills out Form 1 in the High Court. Her case number is 1234 in the Gauteng Division, against Alan Sample. The picture shows page 1, and every value in it is made up. Nothing goes in the Defendant / Respondent, General Information, children, Learning problems, Further details or Oath boxes because those are on pages 2 to 6.

How to fill out Annexure A, Form 1, box by box

Case No, Division and the parties

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, case No, Division and the parties

Enter the Case No and the Division, then the Plaintiff / Applicant and the Defendant / Respondent.

1. Particulars of Plaintiff / Applicant: addresses

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, 1. Particulars of Plaintiff / Applicant: addresses

Under 1. Particulars of Plaintiff / Applicant, enter the Postal Address and the Residential Address.

1. Particulars of Plaintiff / Applicant: Telephone No, Gross Monthly Income and employer

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, 1. Particulars of Plaintiff / Applicant: Telephone No, Gross Monthly Income and employer

For the Plaintiff / Applicant, enter the Telephone No (Home), the Gross Monthly Income, the Extent of Financial Commitments, the Name and Address of Employer and the Telephone No (Work).

2. Particulars of Defendant / Respondent: addresses

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, 2. Particulars of Defendant / Respondent: addresses

Under 2. Particulars of Defendant / Respondent, enter the Postal Address and the Residential Address.

2. Particulars of Defendant / Respondent: Telephone No, Gross Monthly Income and commitments

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, 2. Particulars of Defendant / Respondent: Telephone No, Gross Monthly Income and commitments

Enter the Telephone No (Home), the Gross Monthly Income and the Extent of Financial Commitments.

Name and Address of Employer, General Information and where the children are to live

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, name and Address of Employer, General Information and where the children are to live

For the Defendant / Respondent, enter the Name and Address of Employer and the Telephone No (Work). Under 3. General Information, state the full name, gender and date of birth of each minor or dependent child of the marriage on lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. State with whom the children are living at present. State where the children are to live, furnish particulars of the accommodation, what other persons (name them) are living there and who will look after the children. If it is proposed that the children should be in the care of a person other than yourself, state whether or not that person has agreed to this arrangement and state the relationship of such other person to the children.

School or place of employment of the children

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, school or place of employment of the children

State the name of the school or other educational establishment which your children are at present attending, or, if any of them are already working, their place of employment, the nature of their work and details of any training they are receiving. Attach copies of the most recent school reports.

If it is envisaged that the children, after the conclusion of the action / application, will have to change schools, give full details.

Learning problems and physically or mentally disabled

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, learning problems and physically or mentally disabled

If any of the children experience learning problems or are in any respect physically or mentally disabled, give full details and attach recent medical reports.

Support of the children and rights of access

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, support of the children and rights of access

State who is supporting the children at present, or contributing to their support, and to what extent. State the details of any arrangement made regarding rights of access of your husband / wife.

Further details, mutual agreement, welfare organisation and signed at

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, further details, mutual agreement, welfare organisation and signed at

Set out any further details concerning your minor or dependent children which may be relevant to the custody of, access to any financial provision for such children, e.g. whether any such children have been convicted of any criminal offence or whether any such children have been subject to any order in terms of the child care act, 1983. (act no. 74 of 1983) State briefly the extent to which the arrangements regarding your minor or dependent children are the result of mutual agreement with your husband / wife. If you or a member of your family are known to a welfare organisation or agency, state the name of the organisation / agency and where it operates. Enter SIGNED AT, THIS DAY OF and the 20 line, then sign on the SIGNED line.

Oath / Affirmation and the Justice of the Peace / Commissioner of Oaths

Annexure A, Form 1 example filled out, oath / Affirmation and the Justice of the Peace / Commissioner of Oaths

The deponent signs in the presence of the Justice of the Peace / Commissioner of Oaths, who then signs.

Write the full name of the deponent on the I line. The deponent signs on the SIGNATURE OF DEPONENT line only in the presence of the Justice of the Peace / Commissioner of Oaths, and by signing declares under oath / truly affirms that to the best of the deponent's knowledge and belief the statements in this declaration are true, complete and correct. Before administering the oath / affirmation, the Justice of the Peace / Commissioner of Oaths asked the deponent the following questions and wrote down his / her answers in his / her presence: 1. Do you know and understand the contents of the declaration?

2. Do you have any objection to taking the prescribed oath?

3. Do you consider the prescribed oath to be binding on your conscience?

The Justice of the Peace / Commissioner of Oaths certifies that the deponent has acknowledged that he / she knows and understands the contents of this declaration, and then signs, and enters the full name, the designation (rank) and area for which appointed, the business address, the date and the place.

Sources

[1] Annexure A, Form 1, Arrangements regarding dependent and minor children (the served file; no issuer file found) (the Official source link on this page).

Annexure Form Divorce PDF Information

Purpose and Legal Context

The Annexure Divorce Form, formally known as Form 1 under Regulation 2 of the Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Regulations, 1990, is a family law document filed as part of a South African divorce application. The Divorce Act and the Children's Act both govern the requirements for this application. Family courts require this form whenever minor or dependent children are involved in a dissolution of marriage, ensuring the case addresses child welfare before any divorce order is granted. You can also use our mediation statement form when formal mediation is required in your case.

What the Form Records

This form captures comprehensive information from both the plaintiff and the defendant. The application requires contact information, residential addresses, employment status, and gross monthly income. Beyond the procedural requirements, the form records living arrangements, school enrollment information, and the overall well-being of the children after separation. Any existing child support or maintenance payments must also be included. The court uses the completed form to assess whether the proposed arrangements serve the best interests of the children in each case.

Custody, Maintenance, and Parental Rights

The form addresses custody arrangements, maintenance obligations, and parental rights in detail. Under section 6 of the Children's Act, the court must consider the best interests of the children in every case. Each parent must consider the children's physical and mental health, schooling adjustments, and any existing support structures. A family advocate may request a sworn affidavit from both parties before the court finalises the custody order. Completing this affidavit accurately is essential for the case.

Submitting the Completed Form

Both parents must complete and sign the form before submitting it to the relevant court. The form is typically filed alongside the summons for divorce or included with the court application package. Mutual agreement on all arrangements reduces conflict and supports a smoother legal process. See also our divorce settlement agreement forms and temporary custody form for related documents.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameAnnexure Form Divorce
Form Length6 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out1 min 30 sec
Other namesannexure a, annexure a form 1 divorce, annexure a divorce, annexure a form 1