A no-fault divorce in Ontario requires a one-year separation period and proper court filing procedures.
To obtain a no-fault divorce in Ontario, couples must follow a specific legal process through the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The most common ground for divorce is living separate and apart for at least 12 consecutive months.
The basic steps include:
- Filing a divorce application with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
- Serving divorce papers to your spouse and obtaining proof of service
- Completing required financial disclosure and documentation
- Addressing child custody, support, and property division if applicable
- Waiting for court processing and potential hearing dates
Many couples choose to work with a family law professional or mediator to streamline the process and ensure all legal requirements are met. The entire process typically takes 4-6 months after the one-year separation period, assuming both parties agree to the divorce terms.