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Divorce or separation- Guide's start page
- Steps of separation or divorce
- Considering the decision to divorce or separate
- When there is a risk of violence in the divorce or separation
- Filing for divorce
- Practical matters to be handled in the divorce or separation
- Agreement on arrangements relating to the divorce or separation
- Dealing with the emotions arising from the divorce or separation
- After the divorce or separation
- Checklist
Considering the decision to divorce or separate
When you are considering divorce or separation
When you are in a relationship, it is natural to experience difficult times and have thoughts about breaking up. Thoughts can be based on a variety of things, such as different values or infidelity.
- Consider whether the problems could be solved otherwise than by divorce or separation.
- Discuss the thoughts about divorce or separation with your partner. The divorce or breakup process will probably be easier if it is based on a mutually considered decision.
- If you are unable to solve your problems with each other, seek outside assistance.
Filing for a divorce or granting a divorce does not require the consent of both parties. In other words, one spouse cannot prevent the other spouse from filing for a divorce.
Updated: 20/5/2025
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