Divorce Application Wizard

Filing Fees (effective July 1, 2025):
• Full fee: $1,125
• Reduced fee: $375 (for eligible concession card holders)

This guided wizard helps you prepare your divorce application for the Family Court of WA. Processing typically takes 25-35 minutes.

Eligibility

Your Details

Spouse Details

Marriage Info

Children

Separation

Affidavit

Review

Step 1: Eligibility Check

Have you been separated for at least 12 months?

Yes No

You must be separated for 12 months before applying for divorce

Date of separation

Step 2: Your Details

Full Name

Date of Birth

Current Address

Contact Phone

Step 3: Spouse Details

Application Type

Sole Application (only you are applying) Joint Application (both spouses applying together)

Spouse's Full Name

Date of Birth

Spouse's Current Address

Step 4: Marriage Information

Date of Marriage

Place of Marriage

You must provide a copy of your marriage certificate. Original or certified copy not required.

Step 5: Children

Are there any children under 18 from this marriage?

Yes No

Step 6: Separation Details

Were you separated under one roof?

Yes No

Living in the same house but separately

Step 7: Affidavit for eFiling

CRITICAL STEP - DO NOT SKIP
After completing your application on eCourts Portal, you MUST print and sign an Affidavit for eFiling (Divorce) before an authorised witness.

Step-by-Step Affidavit Process

Complete Application on eCourts Portal
- Complete Parts A to G of the online form
- Save each part as you proceed
Preview Your Application
- At Part H, click "Preview" - a zip folder will open
- Save your draft application
- Click "Save for later" before exiting
Print Required Documents
- Print your completed application
- Print a blank "Affidavit for eFiling Application (Divorce)" form
Find an Authorized Witness
- ✅ Justice of the Peace (JP)
- ✅ Lawyer
- ❌ Police officer, pharmacist, or teacher (UNLESS also a JP)
Sign the Affidavit
- Take BOTH documents to the authorised witness
- The witness will review your printed application
- Sign the affidavit in front of the witness
- The witness will sign and stamp the affidavit
Scan and Upload
- Scan the sworn affidavit
- Return to Part H of your eCourts application
- Upload the sworn affidavit
Complete Lodgment
- Select "Lodge"
- Pay the filing fee ($1,125 full / $375 reduced)

Where to Find a Justice of the Peace

Online Directory: Find a JP in WA

Common Locations:

Local libraries
Community centers
Magistrates Courts
Some post offices

Affidavit Checklist

Completed divorce application printed
Blank affidavit form printed
Photo ID ready to show witness
Affidavit signed in front of authorised witness
Witness has signed and stamped affidavit
Sworn affidavit scanned as PDF

I understand I must complete and swear the Affidavit for eFiling before an authorised witness

Step 8: Review Your Application

Document Checklist

Marriage certificate (copy acceptable)
Affidavit for eFiling (sworn and scanned)
Proof of separation (if under one roof)
Citizenship/residency documents (if applicable)
Translation (if marriage certificate not in English)

Filing Fees

Full Fee: $1,125 (effective July 1, 2025)

Reduced Fee: $375 (for eligible concession card holders)

Eligible for Reduced Fee: Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Health Care Card, or Pensioner Concession Card holders