If we weren’t married in Australia, can we still get divorced here?

Yes. Even if you were married overseas you may apply for divorce in Australia if you (or your spouse) are an Australian citizen, can prove Australia is your main place of residence, and/or can show that you have lived in Australia for at least 12 months before applying for divorce.

If you were married overseas and are thinking about separating in Australia we recommend you immediately seek legal advice to determine if you are eligible.