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THE UPDATED DIVORCE STATISTICS IN AUSTRALIA - Melbourne Family Lawyers

Learn how divorce and marriage changed in Australia from 2019-2021 (pandemic times) and what could have been a reason for such a change.<br><br>If you have more questions, visit: <a>https://melbournefamilylawyers.com.au</a>

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THE UPDATED DIVORCE STATISTICS IN AUSTRALIA - Melbourne Family Lawyers

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  1. MELBOURNE FAMILY LAWYERS THE UPDATED THE UPDATED DIVORCE DIVORCE STATISTICS IN STATISTICS IN AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA https://melbournefamilylawyers.com.au

  2. TOPICS TOPICS • UNDERSTANDING THE DIVORCE LAWS IN AUSTRALIA THE MOST COMMON REASONS FOR • DIVORCE THE STATE OF MARRIAGE AND • DIVORCE IN AUSTRALIA

  3. UNDERSTANDING DIVORCE LAWS UNDERSTANDING DIVORCE LAWS IN AUSTRALIA IN AUSTRALIA In Australia, the court practises a “no- fault" divorce process, meaning that partners have no responsibility to provide a satisfying reason for their divorce. The only reason they need to verify is that there is an irreversible breakdown of the marriage. 3

  4. You and your spouse should meet the following criteria to successfully file a divorce in Australia: You and your spouse have been living separately for at least 12 months; • You are an Australian citizen or resident living in Australia, or • You consider Australia as your permanent home. • Even if you're not married in Australia, you can still apply for a divorce if the Australian court recognises your foreign marriage under Marriage Act 1961. You only have to present an English version of your marriage certificate if your original certificate is in your native language. 4

  5. THE MOST COMMON THE MOST COMMON REASONS FOR REASONS FOR DIVORCE DIVORCE Understanding why other couples choose to separate can help individuals come to terms with their situation. 5

  6. COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS Many former spouses report communication issues as the primary source of conflict, leading to an unpleasant environment and a feeling of disconnection. Miscommunication involves not being able to communicate needs, emotions and expectations effectively. 6

  7. LOSS OF CONNECTION LOSS OF CONNECTION Losing touch with their former partner is also reported as a primary source of conflict. This disconnection can occur due to various factors, including physical separation caused by work or lifestyle changes, unresolved disagreements, and lack of trust. 7

  8. INFIDELITY OR LOSS OF FAITH INFIDELITY OR LOSS OF FAITH Cheating or other forms of infidelity is another common cause of divorce_ Over time, a lack of trust can lead to the breakdown of a relationship and ultimately end in divorce. 8

  9. PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL ABUSE ABUSE This is also a significant factor leading to the dissolution of marriages. Physical abuse includes hitting, punching or any form of violence. Emotional abuse involves using words to manipulate, threaten and cause fear in one's partner. 9

  10. FINANCIAL PROBLEMS FINANCIAL PROBLEMS Another common problem pointed out by most divorcees is economic issues. This could involve disagreements on how to spend, save or invest money. It can also include not agreeing on a budget, leading to long- term debt or overspending. 10

  11. THE STATE OF MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE IN AUSTRALIA Last November 10, 2022, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the official marriage and divorce statistics for 2021 on their official website. 11

  12. According to the ABS, there were 89,164 marriages registered nationally for the reference year. The ABS stated that this number is below the pre-pandemic figures (113,815) but is higher than Australia's historically lowest number, which was 78,989 in 2020. Many factors affected the decline of marriage during the pandemic, such as the following: Restrictions on the number of people attending a public or religious ceremony, • State border closures, • Financial stress caused by job losses and other economic impacts of the pandemic. • 12

  13. Marriage and Divorce Statistics in Australia (2019-2021) 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 2019 2020 2021 Marriages Divorces 13

  14. Circuit and Family Court of Australia stated that the reason behind this spike is the administrative changes to reduce divorce timeframes and increase finalisation. The government department mandated this to reduce the growing backlog of divorce applications in the court. The changes included: Online lodgement of documents, • Expedited hearing process, • Reduced costs for filing and processing paperwork, • Couples counselling services and support programs. • 14

  15. HAVE HAVE QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? CONTACT: CONTACT: Melbourne Family Lawyers reception@melbournefamilylawyers.com.au http://www.melbournefamilylawyers.com.au 15

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