Applications for divorce: Step-by-step guide
Course Overview
Divorce in Australia is on the rise with more than 56,000 divorces granted in 2021.
Despite becoming more common, divorce remains one of the most stressful and uncertain life events.
In Australia, to apply for a divorce order, parties must establish five matters to the satisfaction of the court:
- The court has jurisdiction
- Proper service was affected
- There is a legal marriage between the parties
- The marriage has broken down irretrievably
- Where there are children of the marriage who are under 18 years of age, the current arrangements for their care, welfare and development and the proposed future arrangements are proper
This course will guide you through these matters and help you better support clients through this challenging process.
At the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Advise clients on the divorce process
- Check jurisdiction
- Prepare the documents required for an application for divorce
- Follow the steps to file and serve an application for divorce
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of Professional Skills.
Course Structure
- Getting started
- Taking instructions
- Checking jurisdiction and commencing proceedings
- Preparing an application for divorce
- Filing and serving the application for divorce and other documents
- Attending the hearing and receiving the divorce order
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD categories of:
- Professional skills
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.