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S-c-o-t-t

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Good morning,

Me and the other parent separated for one year and 2 months. We got one child (3-years-old ). So far we didn't apply for divorce.

Do we have to divorce or can we stay as separated without divorce?

Thank you
 

sammy01

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You can, but there are some legal impications. Like, if one of you dies, the other would be the default to inherit stuff, etc.
 

Rod

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And you can't marry another person while still married. Also consider if shared property is an issue.
 

Hayder Shkara

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Hi Thi, did you want to make orders in relation to the child's visitation or to any financial settlement? How long were you together for?
 

S-c-o-t-t

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Hi.

We been married for 4 years. We singed a parenting plan 2 months ago. All has been fixed up and I don't need to apply for anything.
 

Hayder Shkara

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Up to you if you want to finalise the divorce. Like sammy and Rod mentioned - if you are thinking of marrying again, you will not be able to.

If either of you die at the moment, you will pass all your inheritance to the other. Might be worth just finalising it with a formal divorce. Costs like $900.
 

Hayder Shkara

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I'm a family lawyer. If you want some more advice or even just a chat on your situation, you can book at time that suits you at: Hayder Shkara, Sydney Lawyer: Book Online or call my office. I can give you some advice as to what you should do.