Navigating Divorce can be an emotionally overwhelming journey for many individuals.
We make divorce and court filing easy.
Choose Joint or Sole Application for an affordable fixed fee.
Divorce
We understand that getting a divorce isn’t easy. It is stressful and filled with emotion.
We also know that it’s hard to know what to do, if you’ve never done it before.
At Modern Divorce Solutions, we are here to help simplify the divorce process. With our low fixed fees and extensive experience, we ensure a quick and successful outcome by preparing and filing your divorce papers accurately the first time.
You can choose to do a ‘Joint Application’ (with your Ex) or a ‘Sole Application’ (without your Ex). Our first priority is to make the experience smooth and cooperative for you.
Are you eligible to Divorce in Australia?
You must have separated and then have lived separately and apart for a period of 12 months thereafter, prior to filing the application. This can include a period of living “separately under the same roof”.
You or your Ex must be an Australian Citizen, 12 month resident or intend to reside here permanently.
How do we help you through the Divorce process?
Modern Divorce Solutions aims to shift the focus of divorce from confrontation to cooperation, enabling individuals to obtain their divorce with their emotional well-being preserved and at the fraction of the cost.
Expert legal advice and ongoing guidance from our resident Accredited Family Law Specialist, Andrew Corish.
Fast turnaround with court documents sworn and filed correctly - by us - the first time and cost certainty with transparent fixed fees.
Divorce hearing (if applicable) will be arranged by us and 4 weeks later, we’ll send the Divorce Certificate to you.
Which Divorce application is right for you?
Sole Application
Sometimes, it's not always possible or right to apply for a divorce together. If that's the case, we can help you apply for a divorce on your own, without involving the other person.
Joint Application
If you and your spouse both agree to get divorced, we can help you submit a Joint Application together.
FAQs
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That is a matter for you. Certainly there are benefits in making a ‘Joint’ application with your former partner if you can. It is a bit quicker, easier and cheaper. You can agree to share the costs.
If there are children under 18, you are not obliged to attend the hearing by phone.
However if there are potential problems or difficulties in getting cooperation, it can be easier and better to make a ‘Sole’ application.
We can discuss which option is best with you.
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There is one ground of divorce; that you have live separately apart for 12 months prior to filing the application.
Often this is clear, where someone leaves the joint residence. But sometimes it is not clear and particularly where the parties are living separately under the same roof as part of the 12 month period of separation prior to filing.
If you do this, you have to show that you have been living fairly separate lives.
Both parties will need to file affidavits by the parties and by a third person being a family member or friend. We can provide drafts of these affidavits to you.
If there is an issue as to separation, we can discuss this with you.
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No, there is no obligation to apply for a Divorce. Some people never do. Mainly because it does require some expense and effort.
But there are significant implications in not obtaining a Divorce.
In particular it leaves you open to a future financial claim. Most financial claims must be made within 12 months of a Divorce being granted or you can lose the right. There are often particular problems upon the death of a party if they have not been divorced.
Further, it is an important step in closure and finalisation of the relationship and signifies the party's relationship is legally and officially ended, which is important to both parties and their emotional well-being and enabling them to move on successfully with their lives.
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No, it is not necessary. They can of course if they would like to.
We can also assist you both if you wish to make a joint application, although, we only formally act for you.
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You need to provide a scan of your Marriage Certificate and if you and/or your ex-partner were born outside Australia, a copy of your passport or visa and a copy of their passport or visa of the other party.
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Yes - there are lots, and the court is quite fussy in asking you to prove things. But we can help anticipate and resolve them quickly.
Particularly if part of the 12 months separation period is “under the same roof”.
There can also be difficulties in determining the separation date and arranging service.
