Today’s episode: How to Get Divorced
In this week's podcast, I discuss the actual process of getting divorced legally. A lot of clients assume that before considering talking to a professional about their separation they need to wait 12 months. They don't understand the different stages.
Yes, while it does take 12 months to apply for your divorce decree, it does not mean in the meantime you should not be working on your financial and parenting arrangements.
There is a lot of confusion around this process and how best to get it completed. Actually dissolving your marriage by applying for a divorce, in my view is the easiest part of the process and can be completed online.
In this podcast, I explain why you need a divorce and then breakdown the stages for applying for your divorce and how to save some coin by being clever.
So let’s get into it:
Timestamps:
The Legal Definition of Marriage [00:03:00]
Validating a Marriage [00:05:00]
So why 12 months and not as soon as you have decided the marriage is over? [00:06:00]
The issues with today’s court system [00:08:00]
How to apply for a divorce [00:10:00- 00:16:00]
File divorce application
Serve your spouse
Court hearing
Decree Absolute.
Why going to court isn't scary [00:17:00]
Links:
http://www.fedcourt.gov.au/digital-law-library/judges-speeches/justice-murphy/20170217
Family Court of Australia Divorce Information
My book: The Jelly Bean Jar - Empowering Independence through Divorce
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