Overview of divorce proceedings in Australia Divorce proceedings can be initiated in Australia if either you or your spouse: 1. is an Australian citizen; 2. is domiciled in Australia; or 3. has been ordinarily resident in Australia for the past three years. For the purposes of family law proceedings in Australia, ‘ordinarily resident’ means that someone has voluntarily chosen to live in Australia for a settled purpose. If there is a relationship breakdown, you or your spouse may apply for a divorce, either jointly or solely, after 12 months’ of being separated. If there is a reasonable likelihood that you both will recommence living together again, it is unlikely that the Court will make the divorce order. For more information, please visit our website: https://jamesnoblelaw.com.au/divorce-proceedings-in-australia/ #DivorceProceedingsAustralia #DivorceProceedings #FamilyLawProceedingsAustralia #ApplyForADivorce #ApplicationForAPropertySettlement #JamesNobleLaw