Umbrella Family Law

  Destination weddings were very popular pre-pandemic, but what legal implications are there for an Australian getting married overseas ? We often get a common question regarding Australian citizen marriages overseas : whether the marriage will be recognized in Australia or if it will need to be re-registered. So, here is some insight from leading family lawyers in Melbourne.     According to the Marriage Act of 1961, Australian citizen marriages overseas will be recognized in Australia as long as they meet the minimum legal requirements. This means that you won’t need to re-register your marriage in Australia for an Australian getting married overseas.   So, what legal requirements do you need to have your marriage recognized? Under the Marriage Act of 1961, the union needs to:   ·       Be recognized as valid under the law of the country in which the marriage took place. ·       Be recognized ...

So, you’re an Australian getting married overseas or have gotten married overseas. How do you know that your marriage has been recognized here? Whether for same-sex marriage or de facto relationship, there is significant legislature regarding Australian citizen marriages overseas . So, here’s some insight from the leading family law solicitors in Melbourne .     Whether or not an overseas marriage is recognized in Australia is outlined in the Marriage Act of 1961. As part of the laws surrounding Australian citizen marriages overseas, it is important to note that you are not required to register marriage in Australia. However, if you are looking to get divorced here, it will need to be recognized by the courts.   What Makes a Marriage Overseas Invalid?   If you are an Australian getting married overseas, or looking divorce in Australia when having been married overseas, it’s important to note the legislation that may deem your marriage invalid. ...