To start the divorce process in Queensland, you need to file an application for divorce with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. The steps are as follows: Prepare the Application: You can either complete a sole application (if only one spouse is applying) or a joint application (if both spouses agree to the divorce). File the Application: The application can be filed online through the Commonwealth Courts Portal. You will need to pay the filing fee unless you are eligible for a fee reduction or exemption. Serve the Application: If you are making a sole application, you must serve a copy of the filed application on your spouse. Service must be done by someone other than you, and you must provide proof of service to the court. Court Hearing: If there are children under 18, you will need to attend a court hearing. For a joint application or if there are no children under 18, attendance may not be necessary unless there are other complicating factors. Divorce Order: If the court is satisfied that the marriage has broken down irretrievably, it will grant a divorce order. The divorce becomes final one month and one day after the order is made.