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No, you don’t. However, our process was designed by, and all our divorces are overseen by, a qualified Australian solicitor holding a current practising certificate.
Joint divorce
Making a joint divorce application is the easiest way to get a divorce.
You both sign the divorce application.
The best part of a joint divorce is that there’s no need to serve any documents, because you are making the application together.
Sole divorce
Doing a sole divorce application can be more difficult.
Only you sign the divorce, but you are also required to arrange for the paperwork to be served on your ex. In addition, you need to lodge service paperwork with the court.
We will provide you with court approved service documents and guidance on what to do.
Yes, you do need a copy of your marriage certificate.
You cannot apply for a divorce without it.
You can order a replacement copy of your marriage certificate from the Department of Births, Death & Marriages in your State/Territory.
Don’t order a commemorative copy – the court doesn’t accept these.
If you were married in another Country and your marriage certificate isn’t in English, the court has strict requirements regarding a translation.
The marriage certificate must be translated by a qualified translator.
The person who translates the marriage certificate must complete an Affidavit of Translation.
We will provide you with details of qualified, court-approved translators as well as the required Affidavit of Translation.
These are also known as ‘Court Fees’ or ‘Filing Fees’.
In Australia, everyone who applies for a divorce is required to pay a Government filing fee There are no exceptions.
Everyone is required to pay either the full fee or the reduced fee.
Whether you’re doing a sole or joint divorce, the fee is the same.
As of 1 July 2025, the full filing fee is $1,125.
If you qualify, you may be eligible for a reduced fee, which is currently $375.
When doing a joint divorce, both parties must be eligible to qualify for a fee reduction.
When doing a sole divorce, only the person applying for the divorce online must pay the government filing fee.
No, only the person who completes and lodges the divorce must pay the government filing fee.
The court won’t split the payment or ask for payments from both parties.
It is simply a matter of paying the fee when the divorce application is lodged.
The fee is the same for a joint divorce or a sole divorce.
If you’re filing for a joint divorce and your ex is cooperative, they might agree to reimburse you for half the fee.
Unfortunately, no. The court requires the filing fee to be paid in full when the divorce application is lodged.
It doesn’t allow the filing fee to be paid in instalments, and it won’t split the payments.
No, government filing fees are in addition to our fee. They are a federal government charge that you must pay to the court when lodging your divorce.
Yes, you must provide information about any children under the age of 18.
Children who must be included are-
We will provide you with examples so you understand exactly what information is needed.
No. A divorce doesn’t determine arrangements for your children. A divorce simply puts an end to your marriage.
Before the court will grant your divorce, however, it must be satisfied that there are proper arrangements for all children under 18.
This is why you must provide enough information to satisfy the court that there are proper arrangements in place.
You will need to to provide brief details of how much time the children spend with each parent and how often they communicate.
You must also provide details of financial support, health and education.
We provide you with samples to use as a guide.
A divorce is simply the legal end to your marriage. It does not decide issues about your children, property or maintenance.
Assets and debts are divided based on many factors, such as contributions and future needs. It is not automatically 50/50.
If you want to finalise your property agreement in a legally binding way, I recommend you get some legal advice. The documents can get quite technical.
You would benefit from first having a very good idea of the agreement (who is keeping what) and your financial circumstances. The documentation needs to set out income, assets, liabilities, and superannuation and their values.
To help keep your legal fees down, write it all out.
Once your divorce becomes final, an important time limit commences.
Any court application regarding property and/or maintenance must be made within 12 months.
You should keep this deadline in mind when deciding what’s best for your future.
If you haven’t already finalised a property agreement in a legally binding way, you should consider whether it is in your interest to do so before this time limit expires.
We don’t recommend any particular lawyer, but it’s always a good idea to ‘shop around’ for a lawyer.
Make sure they deal exclusively with family law and related matters, such as Wills and property transfers).
Ensure the lawyer has several years experience and are prepared to give you a quote or estimate of their fees for finalising your property and financial issues.
Some lawyers offer a free first interview, but you don’t always receive a lot of information during that interview.
You would do well to choose an experienced lawyer who is prepared to tell you their hourly rate up front and who gives you an overall estimate of costs.
Yes — joint applications are simpler, faster, and reduce conflict.
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