This fact sheet is for spouses (applying for a divorce) who lived in the same home during part or all of the required 12 month separation period. It explains what you need to do and the documents you need to file with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court).
If a party who is served with a Notice to Admit seeks to dispute a fact or document specified in the Notice to Admit, the party must serve this form on the party who served the Notice to Admit within 14 days from the date of service. This form is not filed with the Court.
This form is used if a party does not contest an application, response or reply.
This form is used by the Respondent to a divorce who does not agree with information provided in an Application for Divorce
This form is used by a party to request from another party whether, in Part C of the form, the facts outlined are true and/or the documents are genuine.
This form is used if a party to a current family law proceeding changes their name during the proceedings.
This form is used by lawyers to advise the Court that they no longer act for their client in a family law proceeding.
This form is used to inform the Court and the other parties in your case of the address at which court documents and notices can be served on you. You must file this form if your contact address (address for service) has changed.
If your documents have been destroyed as a result of a natural disaster use this form for obtaining replacement documents at no cost.
This kit provides a guide to serving your divorce application by post or by hand. It includes information and the forms required for service.
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