Can you get a divorce straight away?
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Can you get a divorce straight away?
How long must I be separated before I can apply for a divorce? You can only apply for divorce in Australia after you have been separated for a period of at least twelve months. If you have been separated, but reconciled for 3 months or more, then the 12 months period starts after the reconciliation.
What happens when one spouse doesn’t want a divorce?
If you properly served the divorce petition and your spouse filed an uncontested response, but won’t sign off on the final divorce papers, courts in some states may allow the case to proceed as though it’s uncontested. You may wait to be assigned a court appearance date.
Can someone divorce you if you don’t want to?
If you are ready to get a divorce but your partner is unwilling, it can be especially challenging emotionally, but legally, the path ahead is clear. Note, however, that the court will only grant your divorce if it is satisfied that proper arrangements have been made for any children aged under 18 who are involved.
