Divorce

An Application for Divorce is different to parenting arrangements and financial settlements.

Divorce is the formal ending of a marriage. You do not have to apply for a Divorce after separating from a spouse and there is no deadline before which you must make the Application. However, should you wish to remarry in the future, you must obtain a Divorce before doing so.

An Application for Divorce can be made solely by one spouse or jointly by both spouses.

To make an Application for Divorce, you and your ex-partner must:

have been married;
have been separated for 12 months;
have no intention to reconcile; and
if there are children of the marriage under 18 years of age, have proper arrangements in place for the care of those children.

If you would like assistance in applying for a divorce, you can speak to one of our experienced family lawyers.

Financial Settlement

The breakdown of a relationship can have a significant impact on you.

One contributing factor to this is the uncertainty arising from the significant changes in your financial world.

Achieving a prompt and amicable resolution to how you and your ex-partner will divide your financial assets can help to alleviate some of this stress, as you will have certainty in your foundations as you start to build your future.

In addition, the ongoing maintenance of a party can be an issue in dispute.