In today’s blog we’ll tackle a popular topic, namely Consent Orders and answer the most common questions we receive daily from our customers on this topic. Why Consent Orders? Consent Orders are the most popular and affordable way for separated couples to resolve property settlement in Australia – there are more than 10,000 Applications […]
READ MOREHelp! I Want a Divorce, But Don’t Know Where My Ex Is
Some separated couples stay on good terms. They may even catch up for coffee and have a laugh while they happily remember the good old days. When it comes time to get a divorce, they politely arrange to meet to sign the paperwork – “…and hey – since we are catching up anyway, why not […]
READ MORECoronavirus Update: Changes to Family Court Proceedings
At eDivorce Australia we take this opportunity to acknowledge the impact of the current Covid 19 / Coronavirus global pandemic on communities at the local and international level. We are grateful to our hardworking Support Team who will continue to provide ongoing support to our customers at this difficult time. We confirm we have enacted […]
READ MOREShould You Use an Online Divorce Service in 2020?
Each year 50,000 Australians will face divorce and most of them will pay a lawyer thousands of dollars along the way. A bit like death and taxes, it is well known that divorce and all the issues that go along with it can be stressful and costly. This leads people to look for straightforward and […]
READ MORECan I make an Application for Divorce if I live outside Australia?
It’s a question that arises often from our customers – Can I still apply for a divorce in Australia if I am living overseas? The answer is – yes, so long as you or your former partner have a connection to Australia. This article will explain exactly how and when you can apply for divorce […]
READ MOREProperty Settlement: 4 step guide for separated couples
When couples separate, the inevitable conversation around dividing property is a task that most would like to avoid. We get it, separation and divorces are hard! And, they can be expensive! For some, the task is like ripping off a band aid. It stings at first, but lives begin to repair themselves and the memory […]
READ MOREHow to get a divorce in Australia (in five easy steps)
Even in the most successful of lives there will always be ups and downs, peaks and troughs. Exciting new job opportunities that come along, long periods of excellent health, relationships that bloom and grow into marriage, friendships that form and business ventures that are sparked. Over a lifetime, many of those good things will be […]
READ MOREYou’ve Been Served! Do I have to “serve” my ex with the divorce papers?
Getting a divorce in Australia involves a series of legal steps which, depending on your circumstances, may require you to “serve” your ex with the official divorce documents. “Service” is the legal term for the process of delivering Court documents (such as your divorce application) to your ex-spouse. It’s an important step so you can […]
READ MOREThe Times They are A-Changin’ – What’s happening in Family Law in 2019?
Bob Dylan’s classic anthem may not have inspired the Federal Government’s announcement in May 2018 that sweeping changes to Australia’s Family Court system will come into effect in 2019, but there is no doubt that for better or for worse, The Times They are A Changin’. The key points: The Family Court of Australia (FCA) […]
READ MOREMums always win in Family Court
We hear it all the time. Family Courts prefer mothers over fathers when deciding who the children will live with. But is it really true? Are mums really an advantage as soon as they step into the Court room? After working in the Family Courts for many years, we know things are not that simple. […]
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