Adopting children from overseas

Fact sheet produced by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship providing an overview on overseas adoption.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/36adopting.htm

Family Relationships Online

Family Relationships Online provides all families (whether together or separated) with information and advice about family relationship issues. It also allows families to find out about a range of services that can assist them to manage relationship issues, including agreeing on appropriate arrangements for children after parents separate.

http://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).

http://www.ag.gov.au/Marriage/Gettingmarried/Pages/default.aspx

Intercountry adoption

The Australian Attorney-General's Department has primary responsibility for managing intercountry adoption arrangements with other countries. This responsibility is shared with the State and Territory Central 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.

http://www.ag.gov.au/Intercountryadoption/Pages/default.aspx

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.

http://www.ag.gov.au/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 a particular country.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/tips/marriage.html

My family is separating -- what now?

My family is separating -- what now? is an online service developed by the Australian Government Child Support Agency in partnership with the Attorney-General's Department. The information provided on this website is a guide to help families experiencing separation find their way around the Family Law System and better understand their rights and responsibilities following separation.

http://familyseparation.humanservices.gov.au/

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.

http://www.ag.gov.au/Marriage/Formarriagecelebrants/Pages/Noticeofintendedmarriageform.aspx

Online Application for Divorce

Complete and submit your Online Application for Divorce. You can also pay the fee by credit card (or seek an exemption); and select your own hearing date. Information links on the page include Step by Step Divorce Guide and an Application for Divorce Kit.

http://www.familylawcourts.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/FLC/Home/Separation+and+Divorce

Separation and divorce

Family Court page with information on how to apply for a divorce, costs, proof of a divorce, nullity, separation and serving papers on another party.

http://www.familylawcourts.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/FLC/Home/Separation%20and%20Divorce

youth.csa.gov.au

Things in your life change when your parents decide not to live together anymore. Like most kids whose parents separate you’ll feel different things and have lots of questions. Find helpful information including books, a game and activities.

http://youth.csa.gov.au/