QUESTION: Which Australian State or Territory has the highest number percentage of recorded divorce rates against marriages?

ANSWER:
Queensland had the highest crude divorce rate of 2.5 divorces per 1,000 estimated resident population, while the Northern Territory had the lowest of divorce rates in Australia at 1.7 per 1,000 estimated resident population.

Tasmania, ACT and Queensland reported the highest proportion of all divorces involving children, at 53.7%, 51.6% and 51.3% respectively. New South Wales and Northern Territory (46.3%) reported the lowest proportion of divorces involving children.

Northern Territory had the highest median age at divorce rates for males at 45.7 years, followed by Western Australia and Tasmania (45.4 years), while New South Wales had the lowest median age at divorce for males at 44.2 years of age.

Tasmania had the highest median age at divorce for females at 42.8 years, followed by Western Australia and South Australia (42.6 years), while New South Wales had the lowest median age at divorce for females at 41.1 years of age.

Median length of marriage prior to divorce was highest in Tasmania (13.1 years), while New South Wales (11.2 years) had the shortest median length of marriage to divorce.

In 2012, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory all recorded more joint applications for divorcethan male or female only applications. This did not change from 2011.

What is the procedure to get a divorce?

Getting a divorce is not the same anymore. That is the reason that the divorce rate in Australia has reduced. If you are thinking to get a divorce in Brisbane then Aylward Game can help you easily. Read the points below to get an idea about getting a divorce.

  • Live separate lives: Before applying for a job you must separate for at least 12 months. You can get back in touch without re-starting the 12 months for about 3 months. For instance, if you have lived separated for 4 months and again got together for 3 months you will only have to live 8 months separately to complete the 12 months.
  • You can live separately under one roof: You can share the same roof even when you are separated. The court will check if you are having sex, sharing meals or sharing bank accounts. You relatives should believe that you are separated.
  • Remarrying: Don’t think to remarry until the divorce is finalized. Don’t make quick plans. You can get married once the divorce is granted.
  • Property and children’s arrangement: The divorce will not resolve the property or children’s issue. You will have to file a separate case for this issue.
  • Married for less time: If you are married for a small time and still demanding a divorce. Then you should visit the family counselling. Get a certificate from them and submit it to the court.

How can Aylward Game can help?

Though Australia divorce rate has declined but some issues can demand a divorce. We can help you in many ways to solve the issue.

You should take our counselling sessions before making such an important decision. The court may also ask you to take counselling sessions. These sessions play a vital rule in making a decision.

We follow collaborative practice which is an alternative to litigation. 

Mediation is a good practice. In mediation, you and your partner discuss everything openly in the presence of a mediator. The mediator is neutral and points out the issue by hearing your discussion.

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Source: https://familylaw.aylwardgame.com.au/divorce-rates-in-australia/