Divorces on the rise in Guangdong

92580 couples registered divorces in 2009, Zhongshan City had the toppest divorce ratio of 22.2%, while Shenzhen followed it at the second, Shenzhen News reports. According to the survey, around one fourth were caused by extramarital affairs.

Here is divorce procedure in Shenzhen. For Shenzhen residents with local Hukou, to divorce you must have:

1. Hukou registration book and ID card, with duplication copies separately in two A4 paper.
2. Marriage certification with with duplication copies in A4 paper.
3. Divorce settlements in three duplication in A4 paper.
4. Two Liang cun (3.5×5.3cm) standard pictures for each person.

At last you have to pay 9 RMB for you divorce certification.