I married overseas, can I get a divorce in Australia?

If you were married overseas, you can apply for a divorce in Australia if either you or your spouse: regard Australia as your home and intend to live indefinitely in Australia; are an Australian citizen by birth or descent; are an Australian citizen by grant of Australian citizenship; ordinarily…

If you were married overseas, you can apply for a divorce in Australia if either you or your spouse:

  • regard Australia as your home and intend to live indefinitely in Australia;
  • are an Australian citizen by birth or descent;
  • are an Australian citizen by grant of Australian citizenship;
  • ordinarily live in Australia and have done so for 12 months immediately before filing for divorce.