Divorce application in Victoria
It's important to note that in VIC, completing a divorce application is usually the final step in the divorce process, as the Family Law Act requires you to have been separated for 12 months before filing. Most separated couples resolve their financial settlements and parenting arrangements during this time, before applying for divorce. If you file for divorce first, you risk facing complications if 12 months pass after the divorce order and your financial settlement remains unresolved due to a lack of cooperation or failure to initiate court proceedings within that period. In such cases, you may need to seek leave from the court to proceed.








