Divorce Lawyers Wollongong

A divorce is the legal end of a marriage. Based on the most recent figures, it is estimated that almost 50% of marriages in Australia end in divorce.

In Australia, divorce is granted on a no-fault basis, and you do not need the consent of your spouse to apply. You only need to show that your marriage has irretrievably broken down and that you have been separated for at least 12 months, including any periods when you were separated but still living under the same roof.

It is important to know that divorce is a separate process from property, maintenance, and parenting matters. You can finalise your property and parenting issues before you are legally divorced.

To apply for a divorce, you need to file either a joint or sole Application for Divorce, which will then be listed for a hearing before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Before granting the divorce, the Court must be satisfied that it has jurisdiction, that a valid marriage existed, that the application has been properly served, and that there has been a separation.

You can learn more about divorce by reading the factsheets on the FCFCOA site or by contacting us to speak with an experienced divorce lawyer.