Your relationship is over. Now it’s time to make it official and move forward with your life. We guide you through the divorce process with clarity and compassion.
Separation is difficult enough without navigating complex legal requirements. These situations often need professional guidance:
You've been separated for 12 months but lived under the same roof due to financial constraints or children. This requires careful documentation and legal evidence.
Your ex disputes the divorce application, claims you haven't been separated long enough, or raises other objections that require court intervention.
International marriages, uncertainty about separation dates, missing documentation, or other complications that make the application more difficult.
A divorce order legally ends your marriage and allows you to move forward. It provides the closure you need to rebuild your life and, if you choose, remarry in the future.
Limbo is exhausting. Legal finality creates the foundation for the next chapter of your life.
Don’t let finances stop you from finalising your divorce. With JustFund, we can secure your legal funding now and settle the bill only after your property settlement is finalised.
A straightforward process that transforms your separation into legal finality. We handle the complexity so you can focus on moving forward.
We verify your eligibility and identify any potential hurdles early to ensure a smooth, stress-free application process.
We compile all necessary evidence, including separation under one roof affidavits, to ensure your paperwork is legally flawless.
We handle the official filing and ensure your spouse is legally served, keeping you out of the administrative mess.
Most cases proceed without a hearing. If one is required, we appear on your behalf so you don’t have to.
Your order becomes final one month and one day later, giving you the legal certainty to officially close this chapter.
End the limbo and begin the next chapter. Discover how the right legal partner makes divorce straightforward and stress-free.
Clear answers to the questions we hear most often. If you don’t see your question here, we’re happy to answer it during your consultation.
When getting a divorce in QLD, you need to fill out a divorce application either on your own (sole application) or with your spouse (joint application). If you complete a sole application, you are required to serve this to the other party.
You only need to attend court if you have indicated this is within your application or if you’ve filed under a sole application and have a child between the marriage under 18 years of age (at the time of filing). You are also advised to attend court if you are providing any additional affidavit material, which needs to be brought to court alongside a copy of your application and other relevant documents.
In terms of changing your name, if you were married in Australia, and wish to change your family name back to your maiden name, you need to update your details with organisations that you have a personal account with. If married outside of Australia, you need to register your new name with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
After being separated for 12 months, a divorce can take about 4 months from the application to the finalisation. After you have filed your application, you will be given a court date between four to six weeks after the date (if applicable). After the divorce has been granted, it will take one month and one day after the hearing to come into effect, which will be sent out as an official Divorce Order if you provided your mailing address.
It is highly recommended to hire legal help from a divorce family lawyer when getting a divorce, especially when children and joint property are involved.
By hiring a divorce lawyer you can obtain legal advice before you apply for a divorce or complete any other paperwork to better understand your rights and responsibilities. A lawyer can explain to you how the law applies to your situation including how to protect your assets or complete Parenting Plans and Orders if children are involved. If you need a divorce lawyer in Ipswich and Greater Springfield areas, VM Family Law are here to assist you.
You can file an application for divorce without the assistance of a lawyer, however it is important to consider that the court will not be able to give you any legal advice during the process, as this could compromise the court’s ability to be impartial. If you do think you might need help, or have assets and children involved, we recommend that you involve a lawyer.
In family law cases, it is important to choose a divorce lawyer that you can trust. Find someone who is a specialist in their field, especially when other matters are involved such as Parenting Plans or Property Settlements. It can help to look up reviews and the past experience of your potential lawyers, then meet with them in person to see if they are the best fit for you. It is also advised to consider accessibility and to not base your decision solely on the best cost. A more expensive lawyer can often be more effective with their time therefore costing you less overall. If you need a divorce lawyer in Ipswich, our team of specialist family lawyers can give you the best legal advice for your divorce situation.
All family lawyers can be hired as a divorce lawyer, however few actually specialise in other matters such as domestic violence. If you are in need of legal advice from a divorce lawyer in Ipswich and surrounding areas and would benefit from hiring someone who also specialises in cases of domestic violence, contact VM Family Law. VM Family Law lawyers are experienced in representing clients for domestic violence matters at final hearings or briefing a Barrister, depending on your requirements.
When considering the division of assets such as liabilities, superannuation interests, and property, it is best to work it out personally between the parties with the help of a lawyer. If an agreement can not be reached, the court will have to intervene.
If the court is involved, you must name all assets including all properties owned separately, jointly, or with a third party, as well as any contributions during the marriage and separation period including direct, indirect, financial, and non-financial contributions. These assets are then assessed and given a percentage of which is adjusted based on the future needs of each party. In order to avoid this process, it is recommended to hire a lawyer to help you secure your assets.
According to the The Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the filing fee payable for a divorce application is $930, however if you are eligible, you may pay a reduced fee of around $310.
In terms of providing a reason for getting a divorce in Australia, the court doesn’t actually need to know why your marriage has broken down. The only ground for divorce that you need to satisfy is that the marriage has broken down and there is no reasonable likelihood of getting back together. It doesn’t matter if there is a particular reason, such as an affair, and this will not lead to any punishment from the court. This is called a “no-fault” jurisdiction which is enacted due to the “irretrievably broken down” law.
You have already navigated the emotional difficulty of separation. Let us handle the legal formalities so you can close this chapter with confidence.
