Jun 16, 2016
A divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. Sound complicated? Put simply, this means that the courts recognise that you are no longer married and no longer have the rights and obligations attached to a marriage.
The Legal Requirements of Divorce
There are four legal requirements to a divorce:
You must have (1) a marriage, (2) which is broken down irretrievably, (3) as evidenced by 12 months separation. Finally, there must be (4) no likelihood of resuming relationship and cohabitation.
Divorce has many impacts and so must be considered carefully. Just as marriage should never be considered lightly, neither should divorce. The implications of divorce can include:
- Division of assets (otherwise known as ‘property settlement’), or
- Parenting arrangements – divorce does not change parental responsibility.
At Frank Legal, we recognise that filing for a divorce is much more complex than signing a piece of paper. Divorce has significant implications beyond the separation of two people which need to be explained, considered and managed. If you are considering filing for divorce, contact us so we can equip you with the knowledge you need.
If you have a family law matter, concerns on your divorce or questions about family law and divorce in NSW and want to find out more please do not hesitate to contact us on 9688 6023 or email us at info@franklegal.com.au
This article is provided to the reader for general information. It is not legal advice. It was written by Andrea Spencer & Emily Graham and edited by James Frank.
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