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How To Apply For A Divorce In NSW: A Step-by-Step Guide [Updated 2026]

Navigating the divorce process in New South Wales requires understanding specific eligibility requirements, documentation needs, and court procedures. From establishing the mandatory 12-month separation period to lodging your application through the Commonwealth Courts Portal, each step involves precise legal requirements that must be satisfied before your marriage can be formally dissolved.

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How Much Does A Divorce Cost In Victoria?

Understanding the true cost of divorce in Victoria goes beyond the $1,125 court filing fee. From lawyer rates and mediation expenses to property settlement complexities, discover what drives divorce costs up or down and learn practical strategies to manage expenses while protecting your interests throughout the separation process.

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Family Law Trusts – Do They Still Protect You In A Divorce Or Separation?

Family Trusts are widely used in Australia to hold property, operate businesses and manage family wealth. Many individuals believe that placing assets in a trust automatically protects them from a property settlement if a relationship breaks down. However, under the Australian Family Act, the reality is more complex.

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PCL Lawyers

“The Family Court was misled by my husband’s undervalued assets.” Which case won?

A couple moved in together in 1992 and married in 1997, but ultimately separated and were divorced in 2005. In July 2005, they reached an agreement on how to divide their property and jointly applied for consent orders, which were made by the Family Court.

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Stacks Law Firm

5 quick tips for finding the right family lawyer

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Barry Nilsson

Do the 2025 Family Law Changes Apply to My Case? A Plain-English Guide to the Transitional Rules

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Can your ex subpoena your therapy records? How protected confidences work under the 2025 family law changes

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Grey Divorce in Australia : What It Means for Your Super, Property and Future

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De facto relationships in Australia

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PCL Lawyers

Binding Financial Agreement QLD Cost

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How much does mediation cost in Queensland

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What is the Difference Between a Consent Order and a Binding Financial Agreement?

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LegalVision

To be or not to be on the witness stand – Evidence of children in family law matters

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Negotiating with your ex: practical strategies for calmer, more effective outcomes

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Cooper Grace Ward

WA Extends Construction Visa Subsidy Program For Businesses

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Australia Bans Entry For Iranian Visitor Visa Holders For Six Months

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Employer-sponsored Visas Take Priority In 2026/27 Migration Program As Regional Allocations Decline

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Employment Relations Podcast #46 – Safety In The Workplace: Drug And Alcohol Testing And Policies

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Piper Alderman

Interview With The CEO Of ARITA (Video)

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Cathro & Partners

Why should I formalise my property settlement and divorce?

It is important to formally record an agreement between you & your former partner about how your assets will be divided so that it becomes legally binding.

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Spousal Maintenance Guide 2026

The most common questions about spouse maintenance in Australia at our family law firm.

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Why Cryptocurrency Is Not "Untouchable" In Divorce Proceedings

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia treats cryptocurrency exactly like any other form of property.

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Forum Shopping : Which jurisdiction is best for my divorce?

Understanding how jurisdiction affects divorce outcomes is essential for anyone navigating an international separation.

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Cryptocurrency the new battleground in divorce property settlements

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Stacks Law Firm

The top five tax traps missed in property settlements

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Cooper Grace Ward

Separation Lawyers Perth

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JB Solicitors

What happens if property value changes before divorce settlement in Australia?

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Unified Lawyers

How do I get a divorce in Queensland?

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What must I do before filing a court application regarding my children?

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Barry Nilsson

Earning more than your ex-partner? Do you have an obligation to pay spouse maintenance post separation?

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Bartier Perry

It May Be Awkward, But A Binding Financial Agreement Could Save Your Relationship (And Wallet)

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Barry Nilsson

What happens after separation in Australia?

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Lamont Law

6 Common Myths about Family Law in Australia

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Lamont Law

Earning more than your ex-partner? Do you have an obligation to pay spouse maintenance post separation?

The court's power to make an order for the payment of spouse maintenance is exercised on a discretionary basis.

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Bartier Perry

It May Be Awkward, But A Binding Financial Agreement Could Save Your Relationship (And Wallet)

Having a conversation about financial matters and the ownership of assets at the beginning could prove invaluable.

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Barry Nilsson

What happens after separation in Australia?

This quick guide will help you navigate some of these primarily questions.

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Lamont Law

6 Common Myths about Family Law in Australia

Six common myths about family law in Australia and what you need to know instead.

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Lamont Law

Understanding Divorce In Australia

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Lamont Law

Tips for co-parenting during the holidays

Practical guidance designed to support you to prioritise the welfare of your children, while managing your own emotional wellbeing during the holiday season.

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Barry Nilsson

The Risks Of Not Updating Financial Information In Family Law Property Settlements

Key lessons about why it's important to engage actively, keep your financial evidence current, and respond promptly to the Court's directions.

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Barry Nilsson

A Big Year Of Change - Updates To Family Violence In Family Law

This article covers amendments to the definition of Family Violence and the recognition of Economic and Financial Abuse in property settlement matters.

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Screenshots, DMs And Secret Recordings: How Digital Evidence Is Actually Used In Family Law Disputes

Australian courts will use technology to uncover the truth, but admission is not automatic.

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Cooper Grace Ward

Child visitation rights: Seeing your child after divorce

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JB Solicitors

"My daughter should attend a public school, not a Christian school. My secular values are just as valid." Which case won?

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Stacks Law Firm

Changing A Child's Name After Separation

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

Christmas Arrangements For Separated Families

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Parallel Parenting Plan: Is It The Parenting Style For You?

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JB Solicitors

Divorce Settlement Calculator: How Much Will You Get?

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JB Solicitors

How Is Child Support Calculated?

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"We should have sold my mum's property years ago, but the co-executor won't move out" – which case won?

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Stacks Law Firm

Alimony vs child support: Understanding the key differences

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Unified Lawyers

Navigating Appeals: The Limits Of Introducing New Evidence In Family Law

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Barry Nilsson

When Child Support Doesn't Cover The Costs – What You Can Do

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Coleman Greig Lawyers

"I signed that prenup under extreme duress, so it should be set aside." Which case won?

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Stacks Law Firm

Schooling Disputes After Separation: How The Court Decides

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Cooper Grace Ward

Recent Case – Trusts in Family Law Property Disputes

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McCarthy Durie Lawyers

Demystifying Broken Heart Law : Can I sue for adultery in Australia

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Latest Videos

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BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

Hot Legal Topics – Episode 2: Family law

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Roam Migration Law

"Full Disclosure" Podcast, Vol. 16: Settling property and finances after a separation

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

It Depends – We have separated, should I freeze the bank accounts?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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