Birth, Adoption, Marriage, Divorce, Etc.
Adopting Children from Overseas
Fact sheet produced by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship providing an overview on overseas adoption.
Australian Law Online - Adoption
Australian Law Online provides access to law related information and services from all levels of government. This page provides links to adoption information on state and territory websites.
www.australianlawonline.gov.au
Australian Law Online - Relationships
Australian Law Online provides access to law related information and services from all levels of government. This page provides links to information and resources relating to relationships including marriage, de facto relationships and same sex relationships.
www.australianlawonline.gov.au
Australian Law Online - Separation and Divorce
Australian Law Online provides access to law related information and services from all levels of government. This page provides links to information on divorce in Australia.
www.australianlawonline.gov.au
Family Relationships Online
Family Relationships Online is a key component in Government support for building better family relationships. It provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues. It allows families to find out about services that are funded by the Government that can assist them to build better relationships. It also provides information on the Government's reforms to the family law system to help families focus on the needs of their children.
www.familyrelationships.gov.au
Getting Married
The Attorney-General's Department provides information related to getting married in Australia. Includes links to information on: finding the right Marriage Celebrant; providing notice of your intended marriage; fees; participating in a Marriage Ceremony; getting married overseas; marriage to a relative; same-sex commitment ceremony; change of gender and the Certificate of Marriage issued to couples (Form 15).
Human and animal remains - Cremated (ashes)
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Import Conditions Database (ICON) listing for the import of cremated ashes to Australia.
Intercountry Adoption
The Australian Government Attorney-General's Department has primary responsibility for developing and maintaining intercountry adoption arrangements with other countries. This responsibility is shared with the State and Territory authorities. This page has information on intercountry adoption and links to further information for parents, who to contact, legislation and a list of further useful links.
Links to Useful Information for Individuals and Communities - Adoption
Community.gov.au is a portal to information relevant to individuals and community organisations across Australia. On this part of the Community Portal you will find links to information on adoption in Australia and Overseas.
Marriage Celebrants - Becoming a Celebrant
The regulation of marriage celebrants in Australia is administered by the Attorney-General's Department. This section of their site has information on the Marriage Celebrants Program, ongoing professional development, forms for return of ceremonies performed and the Notice of Intended Marriage Form. Includes the Register of Marriage Celebrants and Lists of authorised marriage celebrants.
Marriage Overseas - General Requirements
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade page provides a general guide to requirements which may need to be met in order for a marriage to be legal in another country.
Notice of Intended Marriage form
Section 42 of the Marriage Act 1961 requires that a marriage shall not be solemnizes unless a notice in writing of the intended marriage, in the prescribed form, is given to the authorized celebrant solemnizing the marriage. This page provides further information and links to a PDF of the form.
Online Application for Divorce
The Family Law Courts Online Application for Divorce includes a form designed to be completed but not lodged electronically. The site includes important information in relation to separation and divorce and an Application for Divorce kit containing a helpful information including a step by step guide, a glossary of legal terms and a checklist.
Separation and Divorce
Family Cort page with information on when, where and how to get a divorce and information on legal issues around separation. Includes how to get a copy of your Certificate of Divorce.
