An automatic divorce in Canada requires a one-year separation period and proper legal documentation.
In Canada, obtaining an uncontested divorce involves a straightforward but formal legal process. The procedure requires both parties to complete specific steps and meet mandatory waiting periods.
- Maintain a minimum one-year separation before filing for divorce
- Complete and file a divorce application with your provincial court
- Prepare a comprehensive separation agreement covering assets, support, and child custody
- Submit required documentation including marriage certificate and financial statements
- Pay applicable court filing fees (varies by province)
Once all requirements are met and both parties agree to the terms, the court can process the divorce without requiring a formal hearing. The final divorce certificate is typically issued 31 days after the court grants the divorce order.