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 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 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 MOREWhat can I do if my ex won’t sign the divorce papers?
Just as you don’t need two people to agree to end a relationship, you do not need your spouse’s agreement or consent to apply for a divorce. What is does mean, however, is that you will need to apply as a sole applicant. If you have been separated from your spouse for at least twelve […]
READ MOREWe’ve separated but still live in the same house. Can we still get a divorce?
The short answer is, yes. Whilst being separated under the same roof can often be a little tricky to manage and a bit tense at times, it doesn’t prevent you from obtaining a divorce. As with all applications for divorce, the key requirements of communicating the separation and a degree of physical separation are necessary […]
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