Key dates and divorce date checker

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Sources (checked 1 Nov 2026): Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) s48 (12 months separation), s55 (when a divorce order takes effect), s44(3) and s44(5) (time limits); FCFCOA Divorce overview ("one month and one day"), Financial or property overview, Practice Direction: financial proceedings. Leave of the court or both parties' consent can allow applications out of time. Not counted: court processing time, parenting matters (no time limit), child support (no time limit).

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