Spouse in Sri Lanka? Learn whether you can divorce in Australia, how overseas service works, and what happens if your spouse will not cooperate.
My Spouse Lives in Sri Lanka — Can I Get Divorced in Australia? Read More »
I inherited a house or land in Sri Lanka. Can my ex claim it if we separate in Australia? Learn how Australian family law may treat a Sri Lankan inheritance.
I Inherited Property in Sri Lanka. Can My Ex Claim It If We Separate in Australia? Read More »
If a sole Australian divorce application names a spouse living in Sri Lanka, the filed documents generally need to be served through a legally permitted overseas procedure and within the Court’s timetable. This draft explains the 42-day requirement, the Hague Service Convention, proof of service and options where the spouse cannot be located or avoids service.
How to Serve an Australian Divorce Application on a Spouse in Sri Lanka Read More »
Concerned that a former partner may be hiding money, cryptocurrency, a business or assets in Sri Lanka? Learn how financial disclosure operates in Australian property settlements and why evidence matters.
What If Your Ex Hides Money, Crypto, a Business or Other Assets? Read More »
Can you apply for an Australian Partner visa while on a Visitor visa? Learn about subclass 820, condition 8503, bridging visas and key requirements.
Can You Apply for a Partner Visa While in Australia on a Visitor Visa? Read More »
Australian family law does not automatically divide property 50/50 after separation. Learn what the Court may consider when determining a property settlement.
Is Property Always Split 50/50 After Separation in Australia? Read More »
Do I Have to Disclose Property I Own in Sri Lanka in an Australian Property Settlement? By Miyuru Asiri DissanayakePrincipal Solicitor, AustraLanka Lawyers If you are going through a separation or divorce in Australia, but you or your spouse own property in Sri Lanka, you may be wondering whether that property has anything to do
Do I Have to Disclose Property I Own in Sri Lanka in an Australian Property Settlement? Read More »
By Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake | Australian solicitor and Attorney-at-Law of Sri Lanka | Published 18 June 2026 Many Sri Lankans living in Australia still have important family, property and inheritance matters connected to Sri Lanka. A person may live in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin or regional Australia, but still own land,
Can a will for Sri Lanka be signed in Australia? Read More »
By Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake | Australian solicitor and Attorney-at-Law in Sri Lanka | Published 12 June 2026 Many Sri Lankans living in Australia think about buying an apartment in Sri Lanka. For some, it is a holiday home. For others, it is an investment, a retirement plan, or a way to keep a long-term connection
By Miyuru Asiri Dissanayake | Australian solicitor and Attorney-at-Law of Sri Lanka | Published 5 June 2026 Thinking of visiting Australia for a holiday, to see family, go on a cruise, or attend a short business meeting? For many people, the Visitor visa subclass 600 is one of the main visa options. However, a visitor
Visitor Visa to Australia: Why the Right Stream and Evidence Matter Read More »