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Divorce & Separation
Understand the legal process, separation requirements and the steps involved in formally ending a marriage.
Divorce & Separation
Separation changes a lot. You do not have to work out what comes next alone.
Clear, confidential legal guidance on divorce, parenting arrangements, property and financial matters — based on your circumstances.
Confidential • About 2 minutes • No obligation to proceed
Principal lawyer-led
Online & in-person consultations
Adelaide & Melbourne
Arjee Renaud
Principal Lawyer • Agility Lawyers
Step 1
What best describes your situation right now?
Choose the closest option. You can explain more later.
Please select an option to continue.
Step 2
How long have you been separated?
If you are still living together, choose the option that best reflects your situation.
Please select an option to continue.
Step 3
Are children involved?
This helps identify whether parenting issues may need separate attention.
Please select an option to continue.
Step 4
Are property, assets, debts or finances likely to need to be dealt with?
This can include a home, superannuation, a business, savings or liabilities.
Please select an option to continue.
Step 5
Is anything urgent or time-sensitive happening right now?
This helps our team identify enquiries that may require earlier review.
Please select an option to continue.
Final step
Where should we send your assessment?
A member of Agility Lawyers can then contact you about your enquiry.
Your enquiry has been submitted to Agility Lawyers.
Your assessment
There may be several issues worth considering separately.
Based on what you told us, these areas may be relevant to discuss with a lawyer.
Book a Confidential ConsultationThis result is general information only and is not legal advice.
What we can help with
One separation can raise several separate legal issues.
Divorce is only one part of family law. Parenting, property and financial matters can require separate decisions and separate legal steps.
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Parenting Arrangements
Advice about arrangements affecting children following separation and pathways for resolving parenting disputes.
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Property & Finances
Guidance on property settlement, assets, liabilities, superannuation, disclosure and related financial issues.
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Dispute Resolution
Explore negotiated and dispute-resolution pathways where agreement may be possible before court proceedings are necessary.
Start with clarity
You do not need to know the legal terminology before speaking with us.
Family-law problems often overlap. The objective at the beginning is to understand what has happened, identify what may be legally relevant and explain which matters need attention first.
Understand which issues are legally separate from the divorce itself.
Identify timing considerations and issues that may require early attention.
Discuss practical pathways rather than assuming court is the only option.
How it works
Start with the issue in front of you.
You do not need to have every answer before contacting us. The process moves from understanding the facts to discussing your legal options.
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Tell us what is happening
Complete the short confidential assessment so we can identify the broad issues involved.
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Speak with Agility Lawyers
If legal advice may assist, arrange a confidential consultation to discuss your circumstances in more detail.
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Decide what happens next
After receiving advice, make a more informed decision about the pathway that fits your circumstances.
What clients say
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Common questions
What people often want to know before speaking with a lawyer.
Do I need to be separated for 12 months before applying for divorce?
Australian divorce law generally requires at least 12 months of separation before an application for divorce can be made. Particular circumstances, including separation under one roof, can involve additional evidentiary requirements.
Does divorce automatically settle property or parenting matters?
No. Divorce, parenting arrangements and property or financial settlement are separate legal issues. Individual advice can help identify which matters need to be addressed and when.
Should I get advice before we have agreed on everything?
You do not need to have every issue resolved before seeking advice. Early advice can help you understand rights, responsibilities, options and any relevant time limits.
Can I speak with Agility Lawyers confidentially before deciding whether to proceed?
Yes. You can make a confidential enquiry and arrange a consultation before deciding what further legal services, if any, you want to engage.
You do not need to solve the whole situation today. Start by understanding the next step.
Complete the short confidential assessment and tell us what is happening.
Start Confidential Assessment
Important: Information on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Completing the assessment does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Legal outcomes depend on individual facts and applicable law.