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

Becoming a marriage celebrant

The regulation of marriage celebrants in Australia is administered by the Attorney-General's Department. Includes information on the Marriage Celebrants Program, ongoing professional development, and legislation.

http://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Marriage/Pages/Becomingamarriagecelebrant.aspx

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/

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, faqs, legislation and a list of further useful links.

http://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/IntercountryAdoption/Pages/default.aspx

Kids world - a kid's guide to changing families

This computer game reassures older primary school aged children who are experiencing, or have gone through separation that it’s not their fault, they’re not alone and what they’re thinking or feeling is okay. The game helps children understand what is happening; helping them find ways to cope and letting them know where they can go for help.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/publications/kids-world?utm_id=8

Marriage - AGs

The Attorney-General's Department provides information related to marriage in Australia. Includes links to information on: Getting married in Australia; Getting married overseas; For marriage celebrants; Becoming a marriage celebrant and Recognised religious denominations.

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

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

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.

http://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Marriage/Documents/NoticeofIntendedMarriageForm.pdf

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

Separated families support materials

The Department of Human Services have several publications to support families going through separation.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/child-support/child-support-referral-services/separated-parents-support-materials

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