Do It Yourself Divorce

This month Ben and Heather step you through how to manage your own divorce and identify when you may need to seek additional legal advice.The questions and topics covered included: •What is divorce (legally speaking)? •Who is eligible to divorce in Australia? •Choose a joint or sole application? •When do separation legally start? •Counselling requirements if married less than 2 years. •What does the Court look for when approving your divorce? •What if you want a divorce but can't find you ex? •How best to serve divorce papers on your ex. •Signing and finalising divorce paperwork. •What to expect in Court? •How soon after divorce can you remarry? •Does divorce affect parenting or property arrangements? •When is DIY divorce a bad idea? •Is it a good idea to DIY property and parenting arrangements?Episode note (important): This episode was recorded before changes to the structure and processes of the Federal Circuit and Family Court in 2021, so some references to court procedures may now be different. The content is general in nature and not a substitute for legal advice. Please obtain current advice from an accredited family law specialist about your circumstances.