The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages can help you to end your civil partnership.
Remember when you have children and joint assets you should always get legal help when you end a civil partnership, de facto relationship or marriage.
This page will help you find out about:
Find out what documents you may need to change your family name because of separation, divorce or personal choice.
Civil partnerships
Your civil partnership ends if you or your partner:
- marries
- passes away
- applies to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to end the partnership.
You and your ex-partner can apply individually or together to end the civil partnership.
De facto relationships
To officially end your de facto relationship, you need to inform your ex-partner.
You don't have to apply to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia or receive a separation certificate.
Divorce
The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages does not register divorces.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia looks after divorces for all Australians.
They also provide information about the divorce process, including how to apply, getting proof of divorce and legal resources.
For other useful information visit Legal Aid Queensland.