Navigate your family law journey with confidence. Access comprehensive guides, calculators, and resources designed to help you understand your rights and options.
Estimate child support payments using Victoria's guidelines. Get a clear understanding of potential obligations.
Calculate Now →Understand how assets are divided in divorce. Learn about the four-step process and factors considered.
Read Guide →Find out if you qualify for legal aid and access free legal resources available in Victoria.
Learn More →A step-by-step guide to the divorce process, including eligibility requirements, documentation needed, and timeline expectations.
Understanding your options when separating without formal divorce, including separation agreements and living arrangements.
Read Full GuideComplete guide to custody types, parenting plans, and the best interests of the child principle.
How child support is calculated, payment options, and what to do if circumstances change.
Read Full GuideDetailed explanation of how courts divide property and assets in divorce proceedings.
How retirement savings are handled in divorce, including valuation and splitting orders.
Read Full GuideUnderstanding which court handles your matter and what to expect in proceedings.
Read Full GuideOptions for resolving family disputes outside of court, including family dispute resolution.
Read Full GuideFree legal help for eligible Victorians facing family law issues.
Free legal services provided by community organizations across Melbourne.
Support available at family courts in Victoria.
Digital tools and resources for self-represented litigants.
The divorce process typically takes 4-6 months from filing to finalization. You must be separated for at least 12 months before filing, and there's a mandatory one-month waiting period after the hearing before the divorce becomes final.
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is recommended for complex matters involving children, significant assets, or disputes. Many people use lawyers for advice even if they handle some aspects themselves.
Separation is when you stop living together as a couple, while divorce is the legal ending of marriage. You can be separated without getting divorced, but you need to be separated for 12 months before you can apply for divorce.
Property division follows a four-step process considering the asset pool, contributions (financial and non-financial), future needs, and whether the division is just and equitable. There's no automatic 50/50 split.
While these guides provide valuable information, every situation is unique. Connect with experienced family lawyers in Melbourne for personalised advice.