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Am I eligible to commence divorce proceedings? [caption id="attachment_17912" align="alignright" width="350"] divorce proceedings in Australia[/caption] Divorce proceedings can be initiated in Australia if either you or your spouse: is an Australian citizen; is domiciled in Australia; or has been ordinarily resident in Australia for the past three years. For the purposes of family law proceedings in Australia, ‘ordinarily resident’ means that someone has voluntarily chosen to live in Australia for a settled purpose. If there is a relationship breakdown, you...

The experience of going through a divorce can feel stressful and overwhelming for many couples. For these reasons, the divorce process in QLD is designed to be as straightforward as possible. To illustrate that the process is not as daunting as it may seem, we have created a step-by-step guide to help you and your spouse navigate the process successfully. BEFORE YOU FILE A DIVORCE APPLICATION, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ISSUES [caption id="attachment_17716" align="alignright" width="350"] Divorce Process in QLD[/caption] What type...

How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce? Before granting a divorce, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia must be satisfied that there is no chance of reconciliation and there is no reasonable chance that the parties will get back together. For this reason, parties must be separated for a period of at least 12 months before applying to get a divorce.  Once this period has passed, you may complete an Application for Divorce either solely or...

Are you considering applying for a Divorce in Australia? If you and your Husband or Wife have been separated for more than 12 months, then you can apply for a divorce in Australia to end the marriage.  If for any period of the 12 months of separation you and your former partner were living together separated under the one roof, then you will need to file an affidavit explaining the circumstances to the Court and confirming that you and your...