Divorce counselling for marriages less than 2 years
If you want to apply for a divorce from a marriage that has only lasted less than 2 years, you are required to attend divorce counselling with a family or nominated counsellor, prior to submitting your application for a Divorce.
The counsellor must provide a certificate that confirms you and your spouse attended counselling and that the counsellor discussed the possibilities of reconciliation with you and your spouse.
This certificate must be attached to your divorce application when you file it with the court.