The Challenges of Women undergoing Divorce Process.
There has been a growing trend for women to attempt to save money during the divorce process in Australia by serving papers themselves. On average, it can take women 6 years to bounce back financially from the process of a divorce, which is why money saving has become a priority.
However, serving divorce documents yourself is not recommended. Not only could the divorce process be affected by the potential hostility, aggression, or even violence of the other party, but emotional involvement in the case can cause some people to become easily swayed or influenced, and papers for divorce may be filed with Australian law courts incorrectly. This draws out the process, significantly affecting divorce process time, and any mistakes can be costly to rectify in court.
It is recommended that women wishing to begin the process for divorce in Australia seek the assistance of an unbiased third party such as Process All Over, with years of experience of family law serving and in in depth knowledge of the family court divorce process. At Process All Over, we have seen first hand the challenges of serving official divorce papers in Australia, and we are proud to have a solid contingency plan in place for quick solutions should anything go wrong. Our ultimate aim is to reduce stress, making sure everything goes smoothly, right from getting divorce papers through to a satisfactory resolution.
Go Divorce - A divorce document process service with women in mind.
Go Divorce is a service offered from Process-All Over to help complete the process of a divorce. We recognize a divorce to be a very stressful period in a persons life and have created a hands-on service where we guide our clients through each step of their divorce.
Process All Over serve divorce papers Australia wide by our professional document servers. For more information, please contact Process-All Over and Go Divorce for a personal discussion regarding your divorce documents.
The need for Go Divorce: A Dedicated Service for Women undergoing Divorce proceedings.
While the process of divorce can often be a very upsetting and confusing time for both men and women, research suggests that women may struggle more than men during the process for divorce and the aftermath of a separation. That is why Process All Over have launched their Go Divorce service, offering a personal, one-on-one consultation with women wanting to know more about the process of divorce in Australia. We provide all the information you need about divorce in Australia - process, service of divorce papers, filing, and so on. We will discuss the best way to proceed with the divorce process based on your individual circumstances and preferences, and we are happy to represent you throughout the process of serving divorce papers, from start to finish.
Divorce Process and Divorce Papers: Service of Family Law Papers in Australia
At Process All Over, we recognise the hardship and stresses that divorce imposes on a family - in fact, it's the number two most stressful life event that we can experience, second only to the death of a spouse.
The proceedings can often become drawn out, costly, and frustrating, and our aim is to minimise your stress through the efficient handling of your legal divorce papers. Serving divorce papers in Australia can be challenging - it's important to know where to get divorce papers, how to file them, and when to serve - which is why Process All Over offer professional service of divorce and family law documents and complete and comprehensive reporting of all divorce and legal paperwork, ensuring that legal processes progress smoothly. We're dedicated to supporting you as you turn a new page and begin a new chapter in your life.
Acquiring a Divorce - The Divorce Process in Australia.
What is the process of a divorce in Australia? The divorce process has several steps and serving divorce papers is a major part of the diligence required once divorce proceedings are underway. Process All Over are Family Law Court document serving experts and have helped people in this area for many years. Our experienced managers bring a calm, expert quality to the process of divorce in Australia and, most importantly, ensure the divorce papers are served in a correct and timely fashion. Australian divorce papers are the specialist area of Go Divorce, a division of Process-All Over.
Family Court Divorce Process - How to start the ball rolling by Obtaining Divorce Papers.
It is easy obtain divorce papers by visiting the Family Law Court website. The Family Court website has easy to download divorce kits plus the required forms to begin the divorce process. We offer a direct link to the Family Court downloads from our website. This is the first of 3 steps with the Family Court before receiving confirmation that your divorce papers and documents can be process served.
Serving Divorce Papers in Australia
Divorce papers can served on your behalf by licensed document servers from Process All Over. We understand the divorce process can be difficult and consequently have established an easy, stress free service where your divorce papers are served in the correct, timely and lawful manner.
We have proudly offered document serving services in Australia since 1982.
How to Start the Divorce Process
If you're unsure how to proceed with your divorce, Process All Over are here to help. The first step to getting the ball rolling is to complete Australian divorce papers. Many of our clients ask how to get divorce papers, and the good news is that the answer is simple. You can also view sample divorce papers here.
You can begin the process for divorce by filing divorce papers with the court, and, when the filing fee has been paid, you will be informed that you can now arrange to get your divorce papers served. It is recommended that you use a licensed divorce process server throughout the divorce process in Australia who is highly skilled, experienced, and will get the job done once, and done right.
A good server of divorce documents will record all attempts at service, and provide all required affidavits and diligence to satisfy Family Law courts in Australia. At Process All Over, we work with only the best licensed servers in the country, and use a sophisticated, up-to-date tracking database to ensure we`re able to quickly and easily locate and identify the necessary party should they not be willing to cooperate in the process. We understand that you may feel vulnerable following the breakdown of a marriage, which is why we`re committed to supporting you throughout this very difficult time.
For the Best service in Serving Divorce Papers - Call Process All Over
If you have any questions about divorce in Australia - process, filing, serving, or anything else - don't hesitate to give us a call. Our friendly, professional team will be happy to work with you to achieve a satisfactory solution, and will help to ensure that the divorce process progresses smoothly.
The following section discusses the steps required to file for a divorce. Please call Process All Over for any clarification of the steps; We are here to help.
Step 1 - To qualify for a divorce
To qualify for a divorce in Australia you must be an Australian Citizen or have been living in Australia for the past 12 months and be able to provide passport evidence of your visa.
You must be able to say that your marriage has broken down and that there is no possibility or reasonable likelihood that you will ever get back together. This would be considered the separation and you should take note of the date of separation as this will be required for due legal process (question 15 on the form). At your hearing, you should be prepared to explain to the Family Court what went wrong, what happened, what was said to cause separation, so it might be advisable to take some notes as you must have been separated for 12 months and 1 day minimum and things can get confused over time about who said what. You will also need your Marriage Certificate and if you are applying on your own, do not answer questions for your partner.
If there is any shred of doubt that your marriage can be saved, it may be advisable to seek marriage counselling before considering divorce.
Step 2 - Obtain divorce papers
There are many resources for divorce and online divorce kits that provide you with all the forms to start your divorce proceedings. Understand that getting a divorce will only dissolve your marriage officially, if there are children or property involved you may need to get a lawyer or solicitor to help.
We can help you obtain forms or you can apply for forms online from the Family Circuit and Family Law Courts that you can be download at: Process All Over
Step 3 - Fill out the forms and lodge the divorce papers
When it comes to filling out the forms, we can certainly help you. It is a part of our Go Divorce service and many people find it very helpful to have an experienced consultant to help straighten everything out throughout this very stressful time.
You will need to have your marriage certificate handy, possibly your passport and details of your visa if you are from overseas. The forms will also ask about children particularly if they are under the age of 18. The form will also ask if you have been married less than 2 years and if you have been separated for more than 12 months and whether or not you have been living with your estranged partner under the same roof. It will also ask for your partners address and hoe to locate them. If your name has changed you may well have to fill out an affidavit explaining the differences in name. There is also a $940 fee to pay and discounts are available if you are eligible.
Once you have completed the forms you will need to file them with the Commonwealth Courts. This can be done online by registering with Courts.
You can also complete the forms through the comcourts.gov.au portal once you are registered.
If you give us a call - we can tell you what you need to bring along and we can walk through this process with you and upload any documents that are required.
Step 4 - Have your divorce papers signed by a qualified witness
Once your form is completed, you have checked that all details stated are correct and true to the best of your knowledge and all relevant legal documents and papers have been uploaded (as per how you answer questions A-F on the form) you can print the forms out for signing and witnessing.
The witnessing of divorce forms must be done by a lawyer or justice of the peace and confirmed by the signing of an affidavit which is then filed with the Commonwealth Court electronically through your account.
We can also witness the forms for you and ensure that your forms are all completed, witnessed and duly filed with the Courts.
Step 5 - File your divorce papers with Family Law Courts
Once your forms have been witnessed, all affidavits signed and the forms filed with the courts, you will pay the fee and set the date for your Court hearing.
Again, we can help you navigate the filing your divorce papers process and help you set up the best date and time for your divorce court hearing at the Family Court.
Step 6 - Receive your documents and serve them
Once you have filed for divorce, the courts will sort through your documentation to ensure they have all they need to grant your divorce. Once all the legal papers are in order, they will issue you with an Application for Divorce. If you are filing for divorce yourself, you will be required to serve divorce papers to your ex-partner. This stage will not be required if you are filing jointly for divorce.
In some cases, such as abandonment, a person filing for divorce will not know the whereabouts of their ex-partner, some research may have to be done in order to discover their location. Non of this need worry you as we here at Process All Over are well versed in the finding of people who do not wish to be found.
Divorce papers can be served on your behalf by licensed document servers from Process All Over. We understand the divorce process can be difficult and consequently have established an easy, stress-free service where your divorce papers are served in the correct, timely and lawful manner.
Generally, it is not advisable to server divorce papers yourself, we have extensive experience in serving divorce documents and legal papers. Serving legal papers and divorce documents can, in some cases be a traumatic experience, where there may be some history of violence or generally hostile behaviour. Be assured that we have served legal documents and divorce papers to many parties and people in many testing situations and we always come through for our clients.
We have proudly offered document serving services in Australia since 1982.
Step 7 - The Court Hearing
In many cases it will not be necessary to attend the court hearing. In circumstances where you are the sole applicant and where there are under age children involved, or the divorce application has been refused by one of the parties, one of the parties cannot be found in order to serve an application for divorce, or you have specifically requested to be present, then indeed you will have to attend the Family Court Hearing.
Your presence at the Divorce hearing will also be required if you have been married for less than 2 years or if you have been separated but living under the same roof or if you are required to provide extra documentation in the form of affidavits. In either of these cases make sure you have your all your relevant documents to hand as they will be required to be submitted.
Step 8 - Granting of the Divorce
Once the hearing is over and the Divorce has been granted, one month and one day later the Divorce will be finalised. An order by the Court will be released and available for download or mailed to you informing you that the Divorce is now finalised and the marriage is annulled and you are free and ready to commence the rest of your life.
