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Can I Divorce in Australia If I Got Married Overseas?
Yes, you may be able to apply for a divorce in Australia even if you got married overseas, as long as you meet Australia’s divorce eligibility requirements and the Court accepts that your marriage is legally recognised. In Australia, divorce requires proof that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, usually shown by at least 12 months of separation. This issue often affects migrant couples, including people who married in Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippine
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