Document background
A Divorce Without Separation Agreement in Australia is a standardized court application used when parties seek to legally end their marriage without having formalized their separation arrangements in a separate agreement. This document is filed with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and must demonstrate compliance with the Family Law Act 1975, particularly the requirement for 12 months' separation and irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. It's typically used when parties have separated but haven't formalized their separation terms, or when they prefer to handle property settlement and parenting arrangements separately from the divorce process. The application must establish the court's jurisdiction through Australian citizenship or residency requirements and includes crucial information about the marriage, separation, and any children under 18. Additional requirements apply for marriages less than two years old or cases involving international elements.
