Our fixed fee for divorce begins at just $149 and includes: – Completed application for divorce form Step by step Divorce eGuide Instructions on how to ‘serve’ the other party Tips for attending at Court if you are required to attend a hearing Help and information from our Support Team. Please note, the Court filing […]
READ MOREAre there any hidden fees or charges?
We do not have any hidden fees or charges. Our fee for a Divorce Kit is only $149. The Court will charge you a fee to file your documents, which is $1,060 as of 1 July 2023. You may be eligible for a reduced Court fee, which is $350. Please contact our Support Team if […]
READ MOREWhen can I apply for divorce?
At any time at least 12 months after the date of separation.
READ MOREWhat are the steps to getting a divorce?
The basic stages in the divorce process are: – Complete a divorce application that will be accepted by the Court Sign and lodge your application with the Court and pay the filing fee If your application is accepted, you may need to ‘serve’ the other party If you have children you may need to attend […]
READ MORECan I get a reduction in the Court fee?
Yes, you may be able to seek a reduction in the Court fee if you are eligible (for example a concession card holder). Our Divorce eGuide explains exactly how and when to seek a reduction in the Court filing fee.
READ MOREWhat are the grounds for divorce?
Section 48 of the Family Law Act 1975 provides that the grounds for divorce are that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. In order to satisfy the Court of the breakdown, you must demonstrate that you have been separated for at least 12 months and there is no likelihood of resuming your marriage.
READ MOREWhich Court should I lodge my application with?
Your application should be lodged with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. If you live in Western Australia, you will need to file with the Family Court of Western Australia.
READ MORECan I apply by myself, without my ex-spouse?
Yes. You can lodge a Sole Application for divorce by yourself without the other party having to sign the application. If you lodge a Sole Application you will need to arrange to ‘serve’ a sealed copy of the application on the other party. There are specific Court rules about how you must serve your divorce […]
READ MOREJoint Application or Sole Application?
If you and the other party agree you can apply together for your divorce. This is known as a Joint Application. When making a Joint Application, both parties must sign the application (you do not need sign the application together at the same time or even on the same day). Parties who make a Joint […]
READ MOREDo I have to attend Court?
Once you lodge your application, the Court will set a hearing date to decide whether to accept your application and make a divorce order. Depending on your circumstances, you may or may not be required to attend at the Court hearing: Families with children under 18 who make a joint application are not required to […]
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