• How do I get a copy of my divorce order (proof of divorce)?

    If your divorce was AFTER February 2010 you can print your divorce order from the Commonwealth Courts Portal, once your divorce is finalised (usually one month and one day after your divorce hearing). There is no fee to print a divorce order from the Portal. Divorce orders after this date are digital orders with an electronic seal and signature and are the only form of proof of divorce provided by the Court.

  • How do I apply for divorce?

    The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has the jurisdiction or power to deal with dissolution of marriage (i.e. divorce) under Part VI of the Family Law Act 1975. Applications for divorce should be eFiled online using the Commonwealth Courts Portal online form. This allows you, within the Court’s secure website, to access your court file, the ability to eFile and access court orders 24/7.

  • How do I apply for divorce?

    Frequently asked question response

  • Affidavit for eFiling application (Divorce)

    The Affidavit for eFiling (Divorce) forms part of the Application for Divorce and must be signed by the applicant or applicants for a divorce to proceed

  • Affidavit proving signature (divorce)

    If the person who serves an Application for Divorce by hand does not know the person served, the applicant must complete this form.

  • Affidavit of service by post (divorce)

    This form is used by a person filing a sole application for divorce who is serving their spouse with the divorce application by post.

  • Affidavit of service by hand (divorce)

    This form is used by a person filing a sole application for divorce who is arranging service of the divorce application on their spouse by hand.

  • Divorce: Legal resources

    Legal resources specifically related to divorce

  • Serving a divorce (sole applications only)

    Information on how to serve a divorce on your spouse.

  • Do I have to attend the divorce hearing?

    Frequently asked question response
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