A divorce can be a very stressful process. If both parties disagree, this can extend the process and cause additional headache. Get your application in order with professional help from O’Sullivan Legal. Whenever a party disagrees with the divorce, in other words, a contested divorce arises, the timeframe increases. Additionally, any involvement with children increases the
complexity. In all cases, appropriate arrangements with suitable provisions for children needs to be made before finalising a divorce. To ensure your divorce is processed swiftly, you need correctly complete paperwork. If done incorrectly, the court will delay your divorce application. You need to be careful when remarrying to ensure you have allowed enough time for your divorce to be finalised and wait until your divorce is
confirmed in court. This is because, in Australia, it is illegal to remarry before a divorce order is issued by the court. If you do so, then your remarriage is not legal, and you will have committed bigamy, a criminal offence. Most recently on December 7, 2017, the original act was slightly amended to redefine marriage in Australia as ‘the union of 2 people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.’ Conditions and requirements for a valid marriage have not changed. Other updates included promoting marriage equality without the need to determine sex or gender. New marriage forms are now used in line with the recent changes. Older forms can still be used so long as the couple conforms to the old marriage standard, so that the old certificate remains valid. With the new amendment, also comes a change to wedding vows to reflect the new definition of marriage. In order to be legally married in Australia, a person must:
How much does it cost to get a divorce?Cost and prices can vary widely. Different lawyers will charge different amounts, so you should always obtain a quote before continuing with any services. You can also reduce the price by doing it yourself. However, an application fee still needs to be paid and you are unlikely to place yourself in a better position without qualified assistance. When in doubt, always seek a professional as it may cost you. As with most divorces, financial hardship often follows. Significant emotional stress can also negatively impact your lifestyle and ability to work. Leaving the burden to experts will relieve this strain. What not to do during a divorceAs with almost everything in life, there are important mistakes that you should avoid. Failure to make smart informed decisions will increase the time spent on the divorce. Do not start immediately telling everyone you are getting a divorce. This only increases the chance friends or close family will be in the middle of sticky situations. Additionally, as warm and well hearted your colleagues’ intentions may be, do not take divorce advice from family and friends. Leave the consultation to professionals. Contact Sydney’s leading family law expects at O’Sullivan Legal today! AddressSuite 15, Level 2 T 02 8079 5200 E Find us at:Let’s chat:Please call our Case Manager on 02 8079 5200 or contact us using the below form: [contact-form-7 id=”2016″ title=”Contact-Section”] How quickly can a divorce go through?A divorce or dissolution will take at least 6 months to complete, even if your circumstances are straightforward. It might take longer if you need to sort out issues with money, property or children.
How long after divorce can you remarry in Australia?You should not make plans to remarry until your divorce order is finalised (in most cases, one month and one day after the divorce hearing).
How hard is it to get divorce in Australia?In Australia, there is no such thing as an instantaneous or a fast divorce. In order to apply for divorce, partners must be separated for a period of at least 12 months. If there is a period of failed reconciliation for three months or more, the 12-month separation restarts.
What is the process for divorce in Australia?The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has the jurisdiction or power to deal with dissolution of marriage (i.e. divorce) under Part VI of the Family Law Act 1975. Applications for divorce should be eFiled online using the Commonwealth Courts Portal online form.
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