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Settlement Guide: Divorce in Australia

Australia's divorce rate is high

Australia's divorce rate is high Source: David Precious

Relative to many countries, Australia's divorce rate is high.


Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics says that in 2012, 40 per cent of marriages ended in divorce. When contemplating a divorce, making good decisions early on can save you heartaches.


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