Separation and divorce don’t just impact the immediate family. When parties separate if there are children of the relationship this can have an impact on how those children relate to the grandparents. It is not unusual that a grandparent’s relationship with the children can either increase or in fact, reduce depending on which side of the separation you are on…
It is said in some circles that getting a divorce is cathartic; that is to say it is like a fresh birth or start in your life. The reality of life is that people and relationships are fluid and that a decision made 5, 10 or even 30 years ago may not be the decision which suits you today. Whilst…
There are few different solutions available for getting a divorce. In this article, we look at six considerations for each solution and compare them to what it would be like to apply for divorce through Your Divorce. Do It Yourself Divorce Completion of divorce application paperwork. You will be responsible for all of the various stages of the Divorce Application…
As we have outlined in a number of previous blogs the Your Divorce divorce system is straight forward, time convenient and minimises your costs of finalising the marriage. However, sometimes there are tricky divorce questions that make you unsure whether you can proceed with the divorce. In this article, we endeavour to clarify some of the most common Divorce Questions…
In the past In the not too distant past getting a divorce involved either you or your solicitor obtaining a paper application for divorce and related paperwork and arranging completion of the Application. Once the Application was completed you would need to send it off after making multiple copies, with various supporting documentation including a copy of your marriage certificate…
The writer starts this article with a disclaimer. I am not a psychologist. That being said, having practised law for more than 25 years I have some degree of insight into the question is there a difference between divorcing your husband and divorcing your wife. Divorcing your husband Divorcing your husband can be problematic for a few reasons. Firstly it…
What does your divorce really mean Some people might ask a starting question as to what getting divorced really means. The simple answer would be that you are no longer married or equally obviously, that you are then entitled to re-marry (most people wish to avoid the stigma of being called a bigamist). However, getting divorced does have an impact…
Is using a solicitor directly or preparing my own divorce a good choice As we have noted in recent blogs a divorce application requires the undertaking of a number of steps from preparing the application, arranging service and up to the hearing itself in order for the divorce be finalised as quickly and effectively as possible. As lawyers we recognise…
What is a divorce A divorce is an application for the legal ending of a marriage which is an application to the Federal Circuit Court made after 12 months or more of separation between spouses who were married in Australia or overseas. There are however a number of other legal matters that revolve around the ending of a marital relationship…
What is a divorce ? A divorce is the formal ending of a marriage whether married in Australia or overseas. It is not the division of the parties assets commonly called a property settlement nor is it decisions in relation to the children’s living arrangements if there are any infant children after separation. Finally it is not decisions in relation…
