text: In Cowangie, the Family Law Act 1975 developed the no-fault Divorce system. This no-fault Divorce concept means that a Court will not consider who was at fault for the breakdown of the relationship. Any accusations of infidelity, violence or desertion are irrelevant. The only ground for Divorce is that the marital relationship has broken down irretrievably.
  An application for Divorce is just offered after a 12 month period of separation. This 12 month separation period is to be a continuous period and suggests more than physical separation where there is no possibility of reconciliation.