Who pays legal costs in divorce?
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Who pays legal costs in divorce?
Section 117 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) states that couples who separate and go to Court will usually pay their own costs. However, it is possible to be awarded an order for your costs in certain circumstances, at the discretion of the Judge.
What is unreasonable Behaviour in a divorce?
“Unreasonable behaviour” is the term used to describe the fact that a person has behaved in such a way that their partner/spouse cannot reasonably be expected to live with them. It is important to understand there is no definitive list of unreasonable behaviours used in divorce petitions.
Is it better to be petitioner or respondent in divorce?
The name given to the spouse that files first for divorce is the Petitioner and the spouse that files second is called the Respondent. The clearest advantage to filing for divorce first is that at trial the Petitioner gets to present his/her evidence first.
On what grounds can a man divorce his wife?
Currently, the five possible grounds for divorce are: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, living apart for more than two years (with agreement) and living apart for more than five years (without agreement).
