Divorce Law
Divorce Law
Lawyers assisting with Divorce & Marriage dissolution in Perth
Divorce Law – At Reliant Legal, we understand that divorce can be a challenging and emotional time.
Obtaining a divorce order marks the formal end of a marriage, allowing individuals to remarry.
However, it’s important to note that divorce itself doesn’t address property or child-related matters, which require separate arrangements.
Our experienced team in Perth is here to guide you through the divorce process, providing support and answering your concerns about costs, timelines, grounds for divorce, and more.
Divorce Law
Australian law has the principle of no-fault divorce.
This means that the Court does not consider why the marriage ended, and you just need to satisfy the Court that you and your spouse have been separated for at least a year and there is no reasonable chance of resuming married life.
Divorce can be a difficult time, and there are services to help you and your family with the emotional impact of divorce.
The Divorce process in Australia
- Clients often come to an initial consultation with us stating that they “want a divorce” when what they mean is that they want to resolve a property settlement dispute with the other party or to sort out their parenting arrangements following separation.
- Whilst many clients genuinely believe the term “divorce” to be all-encompassing and to include the resolution of financial matters, parenting issues and child support between the separating parties, the truth is that the divorce process itself is usually the most straightforward and uncontroversial aspect of separation and an entirely separate process from resolving a financial settlement or arrangements for children.
- Obtaining a divorce simply means that the parties are no longer legally married – it is the formal, legal end of the parties’ union.
- It is largely an administrative process but does require one or both parties to apply to the Family Court for a Divorce Order and may require attendance at a short hearing in certain circumstances.
- Obtaining a Divorce Order will also trigger a statutory time limit to apply to the Family Court for property orders and/or spousal maintenance.
How Reliant Legal Can Assist in Divorce Matters
Divorce can be a difficult time, and we are here to assist you through this trying time and can answer your concerns at our initial consult at a reduced rate, namely:
- What will it cost me to progress the matter further with you?
- How long does a divorce take?
- What are acceptable grounds for divorce in Australia?
- Haven't been married for more than 2 years, so what can I do?
- Can the other party oppose a divorce?
- What if my spouse and I have separated but still live in the same house?
- How will divorce affect my children?
- Can I get a divorce in Australia if we were married overseas?
- Should we consider a joint application for divorce?
- Do I have to be divorced to finalise my parenting arrangements or my property settlement?
- Now that I am divorced, can I use my maiden name?
- What effect does my divorce have on my will?
Should you wish to make an application for Divorce or seek advice on any other aspect of Family Law, please contact us for an initial consultation at a reduced rate.
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Navigate divorce proceedings with the help of our experienced lawyers. Call 0424 298 789 for personalised assistance.