Separating Making a separation agreement You don’t need the other person to agree to separate. If you decide to end the relationship, this is enough – regardless of what the other person wants. If you’re thinking of leaving your partner, and you…
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Divorce: Getting a “Dissolution” Order Overview Family Proceedings Act 1980, ss 37–43 If you want to end your marriage or civil union, you’ll need to apply to the Family Court for a divorce – the legal term for this is “dissolution”. This…
Divorce: Getting a “Dissolution” Order Requirements for getting a dissolution When can I formally end a marriage or civil union? Family Proceedings Act 1980, s 39 The only reason (sometimes called a “ground”) for getting a dissolution is “irreconcilable breakdown” of the…
Divorce: Getting a “Dissolution” Order Applying for a dissolution The two of you can apply for a Dissolution Order together, or one of you can apply alone. You apply to the Family Court. You can get copies of the application forms from…
Divorce: Getting a “Dissolution” Order The Dissolution Order: How it gets made and when it takes effect When you agree and don’t want a court hearing Family Proceedings Act 1980, ss 38, 42 Family Court Rules 2002, rules 360–362 The court registrar can…
Divorce: Getting a “Dissolution” Order Getting married again When can I enter a new marriage or civil union? Family Proceedings Act 1980, s 43 Neither of you can re-marry or enter a new civil union until your Dissolution Order is final.
Dividing your property when you split up (“Relationship property”) Overview Property (Relationships) Act 1976, ss 1C, 1M The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 deals with how the property of married couples, civil union partners and de facto couples is divided when a relationship…
Dividing your property when you split up (“Relationship property”) How the Property (Relationships) Act works Who’s covered by the Property (Relationships) Act Whether the rules in the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 apply to you and your ex-partner depends on the type of…
Dividing your property when you split up (“Relationship property”) Classifying and valuing relationship property Relationship property and separate property Property is divided into two categories, relationship property and separate property. What is “relationship property”? Property (Relationships) Act 1976, s 8 Relationship property…
Dividing your property when you split up (“Relationship property”) Applying to the Family Court for a Relationship Property Order How much does it cost to apply for a Relationship Property Order? Family Courts Fees Regulations 2009, regs 5B, 7, Schedule 3 There…
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