The Court can only grant a divorce if it is satisfied that proper arrangements have been made for all children under 18, or there are special reasons why the divorce should be granted even though proper arrangements were not made.
A child of the marriage includes:
You only need to provide a short statement, but is important that you provide up-to-date information for each child individually.
If you cannot provide the information yourself, you should make all attempts to find out the information. For example, by contacting the person with whom the child is living. If you cannot provide the information requested, you should be prepared to tell the Court what attempts you have made to obtain the information.
It is important to provide evidence of the arrangements for the children of the marriage. If the court is not satisfied that proper arrangements have been made, your case may be adjourned and the court may request a report from a family consultant regarding the arrangements.
The information you provide should cover:
State the amount and frequency of time the child spends with the parent (or other significant person) with whom the child does not live. This time may be face to face, by telephone or another form of communication.
State who pays for the costs of raising the child; include details of any child support or maintenance being:
Provide details of the child’s health and any diagnosis, treatment or ongoing medical needs.
State which school the child attends, the year level and how the child is progressing at school.
You should include details of any significant changes planned in the foreseeable future. For example, a change in living arrangements, schooling or financial support.
Visit the Divorce page for more information you may find useful before making an application.
Last updated: 16-Apr-2018
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