Application for Divorce Kit
This kit provides the steps in applying for and obtaining a divorce and the application for divorce form. This kit is available in different formats so you or your lawyer, if you have one, can choose the most appropriate one for you.
NOTE: The PDF does not have a "save as" function. You should enter your details and then print the document.
Applications for Divorce are to be filed in the Federal Magistrates Court and must be set out on one side only (single sided) of size A4 durable white paper of good quality. (Rule 2.01 of the Federal Magistrates Court Rules).
Fees - $550 to file an Application for Divorce. This fee must be paid at filing. Cheques or Money Orders should be made out to "The Collector of Public Monies" Credit Card payments by visa or mastercard in person or by mail (please complete a credit card payment form) In some cases reduced fees apply; for example if you hold certain government concession cards or you can demonstrate financial hardship.
Court attendance - see Step 7 of Part A of the Divorce Kit. You will be allocated a court date, but may not need to attend.
Outcome of hearing - see Step 8 of Part A of the Divorce Kit.
Attachment for additional children - The Application for Divorce includes details of four children. If you have more than four children, use the Attachment for additional children form which can be found on the divorce forms and kits page to provide details of additional children. Once complete, fasten this attachment to the back of the Application for Divorce.
eFiling of divorce applications now available - Applications for Divorce (and certain accompanying documents) can now be electronically filed through the Commonwealth Courts Portal (www.comcourts.gov.au). For more information see the User Guide to eFiling Divorce Applications in Family Law
* For further information or to get paper copies of this document sent to you, call 1300 352 000, or visit a family law registry near you.