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Divorce Lawyer
The rate of divorces has increased drastically in recent years, not just in Australia but in many parts of the world. This is due to many reasons but most will agree that the change to no-fault divorces has increased the rate of divorce. Whereas years ago, couples had to prove the their spouse was “unfit” or did something wrong, with a no-fault divorce couples can obtain a divorce by merely stating they no longer wish to be married. Regardless of the reason a couple chooses to get a divorce, it’s in their best interest to find a good divorce lawyer.
Australia has very clear and relatively easy-to-satisfy divorce laws. The only requirements are that you be domiciled in Australia, be an Australian citizen or an Australian resident for at least 12 months. If you meet these requirements, and have been separated from your spouse for at least 12 months, you can file for a divorce in Australia.
Divorce Law
On occassion marriages will break up, which is why there is the legal process of divorce to end marriages. At least one in three marriages will end in divorce in the UK. While divorce itself is not especially complicated, there are several factorss that are tied into divorce that make it much more difficult, such as children and finances. On top of this, when a relationship ends there can often be a lot of ill feelings between a couple, and this means that the divorce process can often be an emotional and unpleasant thing to have to deal with.
In the England and Wales will you need to prove that your marriage has broken down irretrievably in order to get a divorce. There are five legal facts which make up why a couple’s marriage has broken down irretrievably. These reasons are; adultery, unreasonable behaviour, two years of desertion or two or five years of separation. When the party wanting to get the divorce applies to the court, they will make a petition and be known as the petitioner throughout the process. The other party is known as the respondent. The petitioner will have to provide written evidence as to why the marriage has broken down including one of the facts stated above. Most divorces are granted on the first two facts, adultery and unreasonable behaviour and stand undefended. To ensure the divorce goes smoothly, it is advisable for the petitioner to inform the respondent as to what they are going to include in the petition before they file it.