The court will grant an order for a divorce if you meet all the requirements and the court is satisfied that proper arrangements are made for any children of the relationship. There are no legal processes to become separated. You and your spouse have been separated and lived apart for at.
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Read our website, chat to us online or call our legal help team. We provide free legal information and advice to victorians. We provide information, advice and representation for families, children and young people that support families to make decisions that put children first. Divorce is the official ending of marriage.