A Form 36 Affidavit is a legally sworn document that verifies key facts needed to obtain a divorce in Canada
The Form 36 Affidavit serves as a formal sworn statement that provides essential information to the court regarding your divorce application. This mandatory document helps establish the legal grounds for divorce under the Divorce Act.
The affidavit typically includes:
- Marriage details including date and location
- Separation information including the date you stopped living together
- Grounds for divorce, such as one-year separation or other qualifying reasons
- Confirmation that no possibility of reconciliation exists
- Details about any children of the marriage and arrangements for their care
- Verification that all information in the divorce application is true
Once sworn before a commissioner of oaths or notary public, this document becomes a crucial piece of evidence that helps the court determine if your divorce application meets all legal requirements.