Divorce in Wollongong

What family law in Wollongong actually involves

Australia has "no fault" divorce. The Court does not ask why the marriage ended; the only ground is that it has broken down with no reasonable chance of the parties resuming married life. What it does require is at least 12 months of separation, which can be spent under one roof, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a declaration about any children under 18. The application fee is $1,170, or $390 at the reduced fee, in the Court's schedule that applies from 1 July 2026 (Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, read 25 September 2026).

What happens after you send it

A divorce on its own often settles very little. People arrive asking about it and find the questions they actually need answered are about the house, the superannuation or the children — matters this site covers separately and that a firm will usually deal with alongside, not after.

Whether you are in a position to apply, what has to have happened first, and how long any of it takes are questions with legal answers, and this site is not entitled to give you one. Put them to the provider and ask for the answer in writing.

Divorce in Wollongong — common questions

Is divorce the same as a property settlement?

No. The Court's own words are that the granting of a divorce "does not determine issues of financial support, property division or arrangements for children", so they are separate applications and have separate pages here. How they relate in your situation is for the provider to explain.

Can you tell me if I am eligible?

No, and we would be breaking the law if we tried. Eligibility is a legal question about your circumstances. This site refers the enquiry on; a provider answers it.

What does a divorce cost here?

The Court's filing fee for an application for divorce is $1,170, or $390 where the reduced fee applies to people who hold certain Government concession cards or can demonstrate financial hardship (fees from 1 July 2026, read 25 September 2026). That is the Court's fee, not a lawyer's. What a firm charges to prepare the application is theirs to state, in writing, before you engage them.