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Divorce
What is a divorce
An application for divorce is a legal procedure to end a marriage. There are two different application tracks to get a divorce. Which track you file under is dependent on what you are able to agree on:
- If parties can agree on the divorce before the matrimonial application for divorce is filed, the divorce will proceed on a simplified track.
- If parties cannot agree on the divorce before the matrimonial application for divorce is filed, the divorce will proceed on a normal track.
For filings commenced before 15 October 2024:
- If parties can agree on both the divorce and all ancillary matters before the divorce papers are filed, the divorce will proceed on a simplified track.
- If parties cannot agree on any of the matters related to the divorce before the divorce papers are filed, you need to file for a divorce on a normal track.
- "Ancillary matters" refer to children's care arrangements (if applicable), maintenance (the amount of financial support) and the division of matrimonial assets.
Tip
A matrimonial application for divorce on a normal track may take 12 to 18 months to conclude, is much more expensive compared to a matrimonial application for divorce on a simplified track and comes at a great personal cost to everyone involved.
It is therefore best for parties (and their children) if they can agree on how to move forward with a divorce before coming to the court.
Refer to the infographic (PDF, 28 KB) on the requirements of the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (CPP).
Refer to the following for the divorce application process.
Refer to the Family Orders Guide for commonly made orders relating to divorce matters.
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