Separation and divorce, explained honestly — by someone who's been through it.
Aussie Divorce was founded in 2005 by Alan Weiss out of personal experience — an emotionally and financially exhausting divorce that exposed how confusing and disempowering the system can be. We believe Australians deserve clarity, control, and confidence during one of life's most difficult transitions.
Every part of the journey, in plain English.
In Australia, the law treats married and de facto couples the same way when it comes to separation, property and parenting. Once the decision is made, a series of legal and practical steps follow — ready or not. Here's where to start.
Divorce in Australia
The legal steps from separation to final orders — what's required, what to expect, and how long it really takes.
Read more →Relationships
De facto, blended families, separation under one roof — how Australian family law applies to modern relationships.
Read more →Children
Parenting plans, custody, communication after separation, and putting children at the centre of every decision.
Read more →Financial Agreements
Binding financial agreements — what they cover, when they're enforceable, and how to protect yourself.
Read more →Family Violence
Recognising it, getting safe, and understanding your legal protections. Confidential support information.
Read more →Family Law Process
Court vs mediation, timelines, documents and evidence. Demystifying every step so nothing surprises you.
Read more →Property Settlement
How assets and debts are divided — the four-step process the Family Court actually uses, in plain terms.
Read more →Orders & Interim Orders
What court orders mean, how interim orders work, and what happens when they're breached.
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Why I created Aussie Divorce.
In 2003, I was working as a real estate agent, focused on securing my family's future. Behind the scenes, my marriage was collapsing.
I entered the family law system unprepared, and it felt like stepping into a world scripted from Hollywood — full of bully lawyers, a dysfunctional system, and raw greed. I had to learn on the run, attending court, spending nights in law libraries, piecing together knowledge I desperately needed.
I often asked myself three questions:
- Could I have managed the process better?
- Could I have been better prepared?
- Should I have had a better lawyer?
The answer, in every case, was yes.
Since 2005, we've helped millions of Australians prepare like a lawyer would — without paying for one before you need to. The information here is honest, hard-won, and free.
Get in touch with Alan →The tools, structure, and guidance to take back control.
Not theory — built from Alan's own experience and developed with input from barrister Alex. Four practical components, designed to be used in any order, starting whenever you're ready.
Audios by Alan
Audio guidance and expert insights from barrister Alex and Alan's lived experience. Listen in the car, on a walk, whenever it suits.
Browse audios → 0240 Real-Life Podcasts
Forty episodes covering the emotional, financial, and legal challenges of separation — real stories, real outcomes.
Listen now → 033 Plain-English eBooks
Three easy-to-read eBooks with matching audio recordings. Read or listen — designed to be revisited whenever you need clarity.
View eBooks → 04Step-by-Step Forms
Forms and checklists that help you prepare like a lawyer would — so when you do hire one, you save time and money.
Get the checklists →When you're ready, find the right professional.
Information first, then expertise. Search our directory of family lawyers and property professionals across Australia. No referral fees, no kickbacks — just listings.
Can't find what you need? Browse our partners or contact us directly. Aussie Divorce does not provide legal advice — listings are a resource, not an endorsement.
Recent reading, listening, and watching.
Every week, we publish new articles, podcasts and video walk-throughs — covering everything from filing a divorce application to navigating Christmas after separation.
The four-step process: how Australian courts actually divide property
Most people get this wrong. It isn't 50/50 by default. Here's what the Family Law Act says about asset division — and the four steps the court works through in every property settlement.
Read article →What I wish I'd known before I hired my first lawyer
A frank conversation with barrister Alex on choosing a family lawyer.
Listen →Drafting a parenting plan that actually works
A practical walk-through with examples you can adapt to your family.
Watch →More than a website — a support system.
Built by someone who's been through it. Refined over two decades. Read by millions. Aussie Divorce exists for one reason: so the next Australian walking into the family law system walks in prepared.
Two decades of lived experience
Twenty years of helping Australians navigate separation and divorce — refined with feedback from real readers.
Sixteen million website visits
Since 2005, sixteen million people have come here for guidance and clarity. Most return.
Plain English, never legalese
Family law is complicated enough. Our content explains it the way you'd explain it to a friend.
Money-saving strategies
Practical preparation reduces billable hours. We show you how to do the groundwork yourself — before the meter starts.
Independent and ad-light
No paid placements influencing our content. Lawyer directory listings are clearly separated from editorial.
Built with a barrister
Alan's system was developed with input from barrister Alex — so the legal substance stands up to scrutiny.