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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.


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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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