Obtaining a legal divorce is not fun. There are many other more enjoyable tasks you could be doing with your life; surfing, knitting or spending time with your children. However, getting a divorce can be an important step then moving on with your life. Today we look at the P word ‘Procrastination’ and the reasons why people procrastinate and our…
When Is Your Legal Adviser Your “Trusted Legal Adviser” When you need to obtain legal advice or any professional advice a feeling of trust is the most important element. There is a general assumption that professional advisers are competent in what they do (we hope this is the case) but the building of trust and empathy from your adviser is…
We have previously written about some of the interesting issues that arise regarding the service of divorce applications. Having previously dealt with:- Substituted Applications for Service When the spouse cannot be located Service by email (whether it is allowed) We have another curiosity to reveal today. When do we need an Affidavit from the divorce Applicant regarding service? By way…
In a large number of areas of emerging technology it is the case that technology moves faster than the law can keep up. An example, is 3D printing. It is not inconceivable that in the next few years you will be able to 3D print your next pair of Nike running shoes from the 3D printer in your house rather…
Your Divorce has prepared this summary to assist in working out whether you can bring a divorce application. We hope this snapshot is a useful planning tool. The Basics in Plain English You need to be married in either Australia or overseas. If you were married overseas and if you have taken Australian Citizenship/have permanent residency/intend for Australia to be…
It is a curiosity of the 1974 introduction of the Family Law Act that the legal process of obtaining a divorce contains provisions in relation to the children of the marriage. The Family Law Act is an extensive piece of Legislation dealing with many aspects of separation including property, arrangements for children, spousal support and the like. It also contains…
By way of background, there is a section within a Divorce Application enquiring about the arrangements for children so that a Court can establish there are proper arrangements in relation to their care and wellbeing. When you complete an Application with Your Divorce there is a section where we seek information from you in relation to the 4 following topics:-…
Like most things in life sometimes actions you undertake proceed smoothly but at other times every possible problem that could occur arises. Applying for a divorce can sometimes appear this way. This week we look at real-life examples of matters that have arisen in our recent divorce applications. Getting your marriage certificate When filing a divorce application the production of…
Nothing focuses the mind like panic – getting married shouldn’t be one of those times but on occasions, if it is your 2nd marriage you may come to realise that one partner or the other has yet to arrange getting divorced. What can be done? Usual Process The usual process of divorce takes between 4 to 5 months. This involves…
One of the great unknowns, when you commence the divorce process is what actually happens at the Divorce Hearing. The uncertainty about this process can be off-putting for many people and can delay taking the step to file their Application. In this blog, we try to demystify the Divorce Hearing and how Your Divorce is able to greatly simplify the…
