Australia
The formal legal process by which the marriage is ended.
There is one only one ground for divorce in Australia that being, irretrievable breakdown. This is evidenced by a 12 month separation period and usually means the establishment of two separate households. For short marriages lasting less than two years, it is compulsory to attend counselling to show that you have considered reconciliation prior to applying for divorce. The best and simplest way to obtain a divorce is to make a Joint Application where both parties agree and fill in the one application. The alternative is for either the husband or wife to make a Sole Application for the divorce then serve the divorce petition on the other spouse.
There is one only one ground for divorce in Australia that being, irretrievable breakdown. This is evidenced by a 12 month separation period and usually means the establishment of two separate households. For short marriages lasting less than two years, it is compulsory to attend counselling to show that you have considered reconciliation prior to applying for divorce. The best and simplest way to obtain a divorce is to make a Joint Application where both parties agree and fill in the one application. The alternative is for either the husband or wife to make a Sole Application for the divorce then serve the divorce petition on the other spouse.