Getting Divorced in Australia

Good morning “I want a divorce, how can I get it?” In Australia, we have no-fault divorce. The only criteria for a divorce are: 1. The marriage has broken down and there is no likelihood of reconciliation; and 2. The parties have lived separately and apart for 12 months from the date of separation. Any application for divorce must occur at least 12 months and one day after the date of separation. It must be shown that either one or both parties have communicated to the other that the marriage is over completely with no intention to resume the marriage and their actions post-separation confirm that decision. A divorce application may be made either jointly or singly. If the marriage is less than 2 years duration they must have attended marriage counselling or seek court permission to apply. Section 49(2) of the Family Law Act states: “The parties to a marriage may be held to have separated and to have lived separately and apart notwithstanding that they have continued to reside in the same residence or that either party has rendered some household services to the other.” When couples separate under one roof the court and make a joint application, the court will require sworn statements from both parties or from the applicant for a single application. It is also helpful if a third party is able to provide a supporting sworn statement. The statements should address the following: 1. When did the marriage break down; 2. What changes have been made to their living arrangements; 3. Evidence of their separate lives; 4. What are the reasons for continuing to live together; 5. How were children and relatives informed of the separation and how has the relationships; and 6. Other matters that evidence the severing of the relationship. To be eligible for a divorce in Australia, an applicant must reside in Australia and have done so for at least 12 months before filing. I hope this outline is of assistance, I have successfully assisted many clients whose situation has required affidavits for the court due to special circumstances. If I can be of service to assist you or anyone you know, please contact me. Have a wonderful day, Jeffrey 0419 233 670 [email protected] If you would like to sign up for my newsletter please go HERE. ps. I am available to discuss matters either in my office or by Zoom conference and provide notary services which must be in person.
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“我要离婚，怎么办?” 在澳大利亚，没有过错离婚。 离婚的唯一标准是： (一) 婚姻破裂，没有和解的可能 (二) 双方自分居之日起分居满十二个月。 任何离婚申请必须在分居日后至少12个月零一天提出。必须证明，一方或双方已告知另一方，婚姻已完全结束，无意恢复婚姻，以及他们在分居后的行为证实了这一决定。离婚申请可以共同提出，也可以单独提出。如果婚姻持续时间少于2年，他们必须参加婚姻咨询或寻求法院许可申请。 (家庭法) 第49(2) 条规定： “即使婚姻双方继续居住在同一住所，或任何一方向另一方提供了一些家庭服务，也可以认为他们已分居.” 当夫妻提出分居但生活在同一屋檐下并共同提出离婚申请时，法院将要求双方或申请人就单一申请作出宣誓声明。如果第三方能够提供支持性宣誓声明，这也很有帮助。声明应述及以下内容： (一) 婚姻何时破裂； (二) 生活安排发生了哪些变化； (三) 分居的证据； (四) 继续同居的原因是什么； (五) 子女和亲属如何得知分居以及有何关系 (六) 其他证明关系破裂的事项。 申请人必须在澳大利亚居住至少12个月，才有资格在澳大利亚离婚。 我希望这份提纲能有所帮助，我已经成功地帮助了许多客户，因他们的特殊情况需要向法院提交宣誓书。如果我能为您或您认识的任何人提供帮助，请联系我。 祝您度过美好的一天， 杰弗里（Jeffrey） 0419 233 670 邮箱：[email protected] 请点击这里查看更多 另外，我可以在办公室或Zoom会议上讨论相关事宜；公证服务必须当面进行。
If you or someone you know need help with getting divorced in Sydney, Australia, do not hesitate to contact JCL Legal today.