Do you have to wait 2 years to get divorced?
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Do you have to wait 2 years to get divorced?
You do not have to wait two years to divorce if you can show the Court that your marriage has irretrievably broken down due to adultery or unreasonable behaviour, in which case you can divorce after one year.
How quickly can I get a divorce?
After the 6 weeks and 1-day cooling-off period which is mandatory in every divorce case, you should except for the court to take 8-10 weeks before being able to apply for the decree absolute. The court will usually take 6-8 weeks to issue a divorce petition to the Petitioner and Respondent.
Can I get a divorce before 12 months in Australia?
To apply for a divorce, you must have been separated for at least 12 months, and you or your spouse must: be an Australian citizen, or. live in Australia and regard Australia as your permanent home, or. ordinarily live in Australia and have done so for at least 12 months before the divorce application.
Can we take divorce before 1 year?
As per the Hindu Marriage Act petition for divorce can be allowed only after one year, before also you can file, but it is the discretion of the Court to allow the petition or not. After allowing the petition, time will take to grant divorce 6 months min. and max 7 months.
