How Much Does a Divorce & Separation Cost in Australia?
Navigating divorce and separation in Australia can be costly, making it crucial to choose the right pathway.
At Simple Separation, we offer couples a customised fixed-fee package.
Watch our founder, Christina Salvo explain our transparent pricing model in the video below.
Simple Separation’s ability to provide fixed fees is made possible through partnerships with trusted and like-minded professionals, such as legal practitioners and mediators, who share our commitment to affordability and fixed fee pricing.
We start by understanding your separation needs, crafting a customised package, offering a unique one-stop shop service.
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What’s the average cost of a separation in Australia?
Divorce expenses can escalate significantly, with Australians typically encountering costs ranging from around $20,000 per individual for a standard separation to over $100,000 per individual if court proceedings become necessary.
Simple Separation presents a cost-effective alternative with our fixed-price plans, eliminating the uncertainty of a billable hours model and ensuring no financial surprises.
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COMPARISON MATRIX
A breakdown of the pathways you can take for divorce
| COST | PROCESS | IDEAL FOR | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Approx $2-5k each for a financial settlement, parenting arrangements, and divorce. A cost-effective pathway to help couples separate with a fixed price and no nasty bill shock. |
A fair and quick process that assists couples reach agreements amicably and respectfully, protecting the emotional well-being of both you, your soon-to-be ex, and both your families. |
Amicable, civil, and low-conflict couples that wish to avoid court and high-conflict solicitor negotiations. This is not suitable for high-conflict couples or complex asset pools. |
| DIY | Low cost and both parties need to take into account court filing fees, valuation fees, etc. |
No impartiality and it can be one-sided with one party who may be disadvantaged without legal advice and a fair process. Stressful as the drafting process can be confusing without legal knowledge. |
Amicable couples with extremely basic asset pools. |
| Mediation or Family Dispute Resolution | $0-10k (depending on whether mediation is a private practice or a not-for-profit organisation). |
Impartial and fair process, but can be a stressful event depending on the degree of conflict. |
Civil couples who are negotiable or couples who need a section 60i certificate for going to court. |
| Solicitor/letter negotiations | $10-100k each (based on a billable hours model which can give you a nasty bill shock). |
This process can be antagonistic, as both parties are represented by different law firms who are opposed to each other. |
Couples who can’t communicate because there is non-disclosure of financial information or there is a complex marital pool of assets. |
| Court | Approximately $80k+ each depending on the length of the trial, the barristers who will be representing each of you, and the cost of the solicitor briefing. |
Long, intimidating, and stressful process with possible devastating financial and emotional consequences. Outcomes are at the discretion of the court. |
High-conflict cases; which means this process is usually suitable for individuals with a high net worth and large and complex asset pools. |
Compare Cost & Pathways To Separate
Compare the cost and pathways of how to divorce in Australia including an outline of the cost, process, and who each service is ideal for
What Our Clients Are Saying
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