Getting Married After Divorce in Adelaide
Yes, you can get married after divorce, but the earlier marriage must have legally ended before the new marriage happens.
The key point
You need to be legally divorced before the new marriage is solemnised.
If the divorce is still pending, we can sometimes plan ahead, but the marriage itself cannot go ahead until the divorce is final.
What evidence is usually needed
If divorced in Australia, you will usually need the divorce order showing it has taken effect.
If divorced overseas, you may also need:
- the overseas divorce document
- an English translation if needed
- enough information for us to be satisfied it is recognised for Australian marriage purposes
Can we lodge the NOIM before the divorce is final?
Sometimes, yes, if the marriage itself will happen after the divorce takes effect.
But do not assume. Tell us early so the timing can be checked properly.
Why timing matters
If you are trying to line up a divorce and a new marriage, you may also be dealing with the one-month NOIM rule at the same time.
Read one month’s notice if you are working around dates.
Best next step
- Get the divorce paperwork together.
- Check when the divorce actually takes effect.
- Start your NOIM with NOIM Easy.
- Use Get Married or contact us if the timing is tight.
Ready to get married?
Book the paperwork-only service
Click the Get Married link, fill out the booking form, and pay the fee. Then prepare your NOIM with NOIM Easy , have it witnessed by an authorised witness, and send it in. We confirm the date, time, and place once the paperwork is received and we know what we have available.
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