Divorce papers are legal documents required to formally end a marriage in Ontario under Canadian family law.
In Ontario, divorce papers serve multiple critical functions in the legal dissolution of marriage. These court-required documents establish the formal record of your divorce proceedings and protect both parties’ rights.
The main purposes of divorce papers include:
- Officially starting the divorce process through an Application for Divorce
- Documenting the grounds for divorce (typically one-year separation)
- Recording the division of property and assets
- Establishing child custody and support arrangements
- Outlining spousal support obligations
- Providing proof of divorce completion once finalized
Once filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, these documents become part of the permanent legal record. The divorce order issued by the court serves as official proof that your marriage has been legally terminated.