Applying for a Divorce - What you need

Two years of marriage
To get a divorce you need to have been married for at least 2 years - see exemptions.

One year of separation
You need to have been separated for 12 months.

Australian jurisdiction
You can apply for a divorce in Australia if either you or your spouse:-
  • regard Australia as your home and intend to live in Australia indefinitely, or
  • are an Australian citizen by birth, descent or by grant of Australian citizenship, or
  • ordinarily live in Australia and have done so for 12 months immediately before filing for divorce.
Marriage Certificate
You will need a copy of your marriage certificate. Click here if you don't have one or here if it is not in English.

Proper arrangements made for children
You will need to show the court that proper arrangements have been made for all children under 18.

$432 dollars
The fee to lodge your Application for Divorce is $432 - see exemptions.