Form 36 is a specialized Ontario divorce affidavit that verifies marriage breakdown grounds and essential divorce details
The Form 36 affidavit serves as a mandatory legal document in Ontario divorce proceedings, distinguishing itself from general affidavits through its specific structure and requirements. This document plays a crucial role in the divorce process by providing the court with verified information about the marriage breakdown.
Key differences include:
- Prescribed format that follows Ontario’s Family Law Rules
- Specific declarations about marriage breakdown grounds (separation, adultery, or cruelty)
- Detailed information about reconciliation attempts and arrangements for children
- Verification of facts stated in the divorce application
- Mandatory filing requirements that other affidavits don’t share
Unlike general affidavits, Form 36 must be completed by the person requesting the divorce and cannot be delegated to a representative or modified from its prescribed format.