Generally, attendance at the divorce hearing is only required if:
- you have filed a sole application and there is a child of the marriage aged under 18 years
- you have indicated that you wish to attend in the application
- either party has objected to the divorce being heard in the absence of the parties
- the respondent files a Response to divorce opposing the application
- you are applying for an order for substituted service or a dispensation of service.
Divorce hearings are conducted electronically. You only need access to a telephone to attend the divorce hearing and do not need to go to the Court in-person. The details for electronic attendance will be available on the Commonwealth Courts Portal and on the daily court list from 4pm (AEST) the day before the hearing.
For more information see, Divorce hearing.
