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Divorce Lawyers In Sydney

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According to Australian law, a no-fault system applies to divorce. This means that the Court is not concerned about what grounds have given rise to the separation. An application for divorce must be filed and pass through the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. In order to be eligible for divorce, you must be either an Australian citizen, or have lived in Australia for least 12 months, or regard Australia as your home and you intend to live in this country indefinitely.

For the divorce application to succeed, the court must find that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and that there is no reasonable likelihood of re-conciliation. The parties must also be separated for a period of at least 12 months; however, the Court will also grant a divorce in circumstances where the parties are living in the same property but have become ‘separated under the same roof’. In these circumstances, the Applicant/s must file an affidavit highlighting the circumstances around their separation. Additionally, an independent person is required to file an affidavit in order to satisfy the Court that a genuine separation has occurred.

A divorce application can be made solely, or jointly. In cases of a sole application, the applicant is required to serve the divorce application on their spouse. A failure to do so will result in the Divorce Hearing being adjourned.

In circumstances where an applicant has attempted to serve their spouse however the spouse is unwilling to accept service or the applicant is unable to obtain their spouse’s residential address, an application for substituted service or dispensed service can also be made to the Court.

Assuming that service has been affected by the Applicant, a Divorce Order will be granted by the Federal Circuit Court 30 days after the Divorce Hearing.

Get Represenation From Divorce Lawyers In Sydney

Should you need assistance with a divorce application, I can file the necessary documents and represent you in Court and provide valuable advice regarding serving your spouse.

My name is Matthew Buckley. I am an experienced family lawyer with extensive experience in matters related to divorce law in Australia. Beyond a track record for effective legal solutions, I prioritise integrity, trust, and due process from start to finish.

If you need the assistance of divorce lawyers in Sydney, please reach out now for a free initial consultation. My services are available to anyone filing a divorce, as well as individuals on the receiving end.

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Discuss Your Siutation With Experienced Separation Lawyers In Sydney

Whether you are reaching the end of a marriage or a de facto relationship, it remains important that you seek legal advice. This approach can be particularly beneficial for the formalisation and division of mutual assets.

By partnering with separation lawyers, Sydney clients will receive clear legal advice and sound representation for any negotiations that follow. Reach out now for a free consultation.

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Respectful and informative

Matthew was patient, respectful and informative. My partner was stressing out in regards to her legal matter and he was immensely helpful in alleviating her worries. Matthew was able to provide great service and clear cut answers during the phone consult and assure her of the situation. Most importantly he ensured all the concerns were…

Respectful and informative

Matthew was patient, respectful and informative. My partner was stressing out in regards to her legal matter and he was immensely helpful in alleviating her worries. Matthew was able to provide great service and clear cut answers during the phone consult and assure her of the situation. Most importantly he ensured all the concerns were addressed and didn’t rush us which is greatly appreciated.

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Always responds quickly very professional.

Mathew has been fantastic helping me through my property settlement without me feeling stressed. Always responds quickly very professional.

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All I can say is….the advice was very helpful. Much appreciated to Mathew Buckley’s firm.

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Amazing quality

I just want to say thank you so much for the amazing quality that you bring.It has been a pleasure from the initial phone call with you. New Beginnings and a fresh start. Thank you for bringing new opportunities and offering support, and for helping me release and heel my pass, fill me with the…

Amazing quality

I just want to say thank you so much for the amazing quality that you bring.It has been a pleasure from the initial phone call with you.
New Beginnings and a fresh start.

Thank you for bringing new opportunities and offering support, and for helping me release and heel my pass, fill me with the trust, as I experience these changes.

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Bernadette Barrington
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Great Professionalism

Matthew Buckley represented me in court on the day showing great professionalism. He answered every tricky question I had with the best detail to help me understand better and made sure I was looked after and made the right decisions. Top bloke with an amazing work ethic and very easy to get along with! Thanks…

Great Professionalism

Matthew Buckley represented me in court on the day showing great professionalism. He answered every tricky question I had with the best detail to help me understand better and made sure I was looked after and made the right decisions.

Top bloke with an amazing work ethic and very easy to get along with!

Thanks again mate.

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