People often don't realise that there are a number of
requirements you must meet and procedural aspects to follow when
you decide to divorce. This article explains the three key stages
of the process.
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File an Application
The first step is to file a Divorce Application ("the
Application") with the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
In order to do this, you and your spouse (former partner) must
have lived separately and apart for a period of no less than 12
months. The Applicant, whether that be you or your spouse, must be
an Australian citizen, domiciled in Australia or a resident of
Australia for at least one year prior to the filing of the
Application
If you have been married for less than two years, you and your
spouse must have first considered a reconciliation with the
assistance of a suitable person, such as a family counsellor, prior
to filing the Application. The two year period is calculated from
the date of marriage to the date of the
