While not required, having a lawyer significantly improves your chances of receiving fair compensation.
Courts consider contributions, future needs, and fairness in determining how assets and debts should be split.
Not necessarily. Many settlements are reached through negotiation or mediation, avoiding court.
Property includes real estate, savings, investments, vehicles, superannuation, and business interests acquired during the relationship.
While not required, having a lawyer significantly improves your chances of receiving fair compensation.
Compensation may include medical expenses, loss of income, rehabilitation costs, and pain & suffering damages.
Time limits vary by state, but generally, claims must be filed within three years of the incident.
Legal costs depend on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. Your lawyer will provide a clear breakdown of expected costs upfront.
Australia follows a no-fault divorce system, meaning the only ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of marriage, proven by at least 12 months of separation.
An uncontested divorce may take around 4 to 6 months, while contested cases can take longer.