Family
Mutual Consent Divorce
End-to-end filing for a divorce by mutual consent.
About this service
Handling of a mutual consent divorce from the joint petition through to the decree — drafting, filing, and representation at both motions. Court fees are separate.
What you get
- Consultation with a family lawyer
- Drafting of the joint petition and settlement terms
- Filing at the appropriate family court
- Representation at the first and second motion
How it works
- 1
Consultation
A family lawyer takes both parties through the process.
- 2
Petition drafted
The joint petition and settlement terms are prepared.
- 3
First motion
The petition is filed and both parties record their statements.
- 4
Second motion
After the cooling-off period, the decree is granted.
Documents you will need
- Marriage certificate or proof of marriage
- ID and address proof of both spouses
- Marriage photographs
- Details of any agreed settlement
- Proof of separate residence, where applicable
Scans or clear photographs are fine. The lawyer handling your matter will tell you if anything else is needed once they have seen your papers.