If you are going through a Divorce, you will
need a Specialist Family Lawyer guiding you through
the process and supporting you each step of the way.
Here at Nevett Ford our Family Law team can
help you through any stage of a Divorce. Please
contact us on 03 9615 4327 to speak to a Family Law
Specialist.
Parties to a marriage wishing to apply for a Divorce Order must satisfy the ground
that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. This ground is established only
if the parties have separated for a continuous period of not less than twelve months
immediately preceding the filing of the Application for Divorce. Separation occurs
when the matrimonial relationship is broken down and usually occurs when one of
the parties to a marriage moves out of the former matrimonial home. It can however
occur when the parties are living under the same roof.
An Application for Divorce is filed in the Federal Magistrates’ Court and must be
accompanied by a copy of the Marriage Certificate and the relevant filing fee. When
an Application for Divorce is filed, it is listed for a Hearing approximately six
to eight weeks after the date of filing. The other party to the marriage must be
served with a sealed copy of the Divorce Application. The Applicant must attend
the Hearing if there are children of the marriage under the age of 18 years (unless
it is an Application made jointly by the Husband and the Wife) so that the Court
can assess proper arrangements have been made for the children.
The Divorce takes effect one month after the Divorce Hearing provided that all relevant
criteria has been met and the parties are then free to remarry.
Where to now?
Speak to a Family Law Specialist
Often the best way to get the answers you need is to
speak to a Specialist.
To contact one of our family law specialist please
use our contact form or please call us on +61 3 9615
4327.
Book a consultation
A consultation with one of our Family Law
Specialists allows you the chance to talk about your
family law issue and work with people who deal with
these issues on a daily basis.
Also, it gives you the chance to ask any questions
that are on your mind and gives us the chance to
learn about your situation and what options are open
to you
For more information please call us on +61 3 9615
4327 or send as an e-mail at
info@nffamilylawyersmelbourne.com.au. We can
help you in any situation.
