🎙️ New Podcast Episode | Separation vs Divorce in Australia

This week, we unpack a topic that is often misunderstood and can have serious legal consequences:
Separation vs divorce in Australia — what’s the difference, and why does it matter?

While these terms are commonly used interchangeably, they mean very different things under Australian family law. Misunderstanding the distinction can impact your finances, parenting arrangements, legal rights, and future decisions.

In this episode, Dannielle breaks down:
• What separation really means (and why it doesn’t require paperwork)
• How separation can occur even while living under the same roof
• Why the separation date is legally significant
• What divorce does and what it does not cover
• Australia’s no-fault divorce system
• The requirement of 12 months and one day of separation
• Common misconceptions about property settlements and parenting
• Critical legal time limits for married and de facto relationships
• Why rushing a divorce isn’t always necessary
• The importance of early legal advice and mediation

You’ll learn why separation marks the end of a relationship, while divorce is simply the formal legal end of a marriage and why waiting until divorce to address property or parenting matters can sometimes put you at risk.

Whether you’re separated, considering divorce, in a de facto relationship, or simply seeking clarity, this episode provides clear, practical legal information without the jargon.

🎧🎥 Listen now and stay informed.

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