Sole Divorce Application Support

Support with your application, from preparation to service.

You do not need your former partner's agreement to apply for a divorce jointly. If you have decided to apply on your own, the process can involve additional paperwork and the responsibility of ensuring your former partner receives the filed documents.

Blue Haven's Sole Divorce Application Support service is designed to help you work through the practical steps involved in preparing your application and arranging service on your former partner.

I will help you organise the information needed for your application, prepare the relevant paperwork within the agreed scope of the service, and guide you through the process of arranging service of the divorce documents.

The aim is to make the administrative process clearer and more manageable, so you can take the next step with greater confidence.

What's included?

Your service includes:

• Information collection: A structured process to gather the information and documents needed for your application.

• Application preparation: Preparation of the proposed sole divorce application using the information you provide.

• Document preparation: Assistance with organising the supporting documents required for filing.

• Filing support: Practical guidance about the filing process and the steps involved in lodging the application through the Commonwealth Courts Portal.

• Service arrangements: Assistance with organising service of the filed divorce documents on your former partner, including coordination with an external process server where agreed.

• Next-step guidance: An explanation of the administrative steps following service, including the relevant proof-of-service documents.

How it works

1. Provide your information

Complete the intake questions and provide the documents needed to prepare your application.

2. Prepare your application

Your application and supporting paperwork will be prepared for your review, based on the information you provide.

3. File your application

Once the documents are finalised, you can proceed with filing in accordance with the agreed scope of the service.

4. Arrange service

After filing, arrangements will be made for the divorce documents to be served on your former partner by an appropriate third party or another permitted method.

5. Complete the service process

You will receive guidance about the proof-of-service paperwork and the next administrative steps required for your application to progress.

Service fee

$549

A one-off service fee.

The Federal Circuit and Family Court filing fee is payable separately. External process-server fees and other third-party expenses are also additional unless expressly included in your written quote.

Is this service right for you?

This service may be suitable if you want to apply for a divorce on your own and would like practical help preparing the application and arranging service on your former partner.

If you cannot locate your former partner, anticipate difficulty serving them, need to apply for substituted service or dispensation of service, or have other circumstances requiring legal advice, additional assistance may be needed outside this service.

Important information

Blue Haven is a separation-support and educational service, not a law firm. This service is intended to provide practical assistance with the application process and associated administrative steps. It does not include legal advice, representation or a guarantee that the Court will accept the application or grant a divorce.

The service is subject to eligibility, suitability and confirmation of scope before commencement. Any work requiring regulated legal services must be undertaken only where legally permitted.

Ready to take the next step?

Get practical support to work through your sole divorce application and the steps involved in serving your former partner.

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