Proof Of Divorce

How do I know when I am divorced?

"Once your divorce is granted, it will become final one month and one day later, unless a special order is made by the Court to shorten that time.

Note: shortening the period of time for a divorce to become final is only permitted by the Court in exceptional circumstances.

Your divorce order will be available for you to download from the Commonwealth Courts Portal (the Portal) the next working day after the order has become final."

How do I get proof of my past divorce?

"The proof of divorce process allows you to request a search of the records of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and its predecessors the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (which was known as the Federal Magistrates Court until March 2013).

Where the Court has a record of a divorce order, you will be provided with an official document that serves as proof that a divorce was granted and finalised.

The process for getting proof of your divorce differs depending when and where the divorce was granted."

I got divorced overseas – is it recognised in Australia?

"You can apply for a divorce overseas. Australia will recognise a divorce if it was effected in accordance with the laws of that country – refer to section 104(7) of the Family Law Act 1975 ."

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