What are the requirements for obtaining a Divorce?
A Divorce Application may be made by either party or jointly. An Application for Divorce can only be filed upon the parties being separated for a period of no less than 12 months.
A Divorce may still be granted if the parties were separated, but living under the one roof for all or part of the12 months after separation. Affidavit material is required to prove the parties were in fact separated, but living under the one roof.
You do not have to have financial issues resolved prior to applying for divorce but there is a twelve month time limit to file an application relating to property matters after the divorce has been finalised.
