| Family dispute resolution | Before applying to court for parenting orders, a section 60I certificate from a registered FDR practitioner is generally required, with exceptions such as family violence or urgency. Source: Family Law Act s60I; FDR Register |
| Divorce | A divorce application requires 12 months of separation. Source: Family Law Act s48 |
| Property time limits | Married couples have 12 months after a divorce takes effect to apply for property orders; de facto couples have 2 years after separation, unless the court grants leave. Source: Family Law Act s44 |
| Superannuation | Super can be split between separating spouses by agreement or court order. Source: Attorney-General's Department |
| Child support | Services Australia assesses child support using a formula that includes both parents' incomes and care percentage. Source: Services Australia: Child Support |
| Centrelink | Services Australia must be told about a change in relationship status; it can affect payments such as Family Tax Benefit. Source: Services Australia |
| Safety | 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is the national family violence counselling service, available 24 hours. Source: 1800RESPECT |
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