SA Cheating Husband - How Soon can I Get a Divorce?

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Kate A

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27 March 2015
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I have been married to my husband for less than a year and we have never lived together since we live in different countries. I have just found him cheating on me. How soon can I get a divorce under family law?
 

AllForHer

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In Australia, you must wait a year following separation before you are able to apply for a divorce. However, if you can somehow prove that you entered into the marriage under duress, you may be able to get the marriage annulled.
 

Ivy

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Additionally, in Australia if you have been married for less than two years and want to apply for a divorce then you will need to either attend counselling to discuss the possibility or reconciliation with your spouse or see permission of the Family Court to apply for a divorce.