Form 6B: Acknowledgement of Service

After filing, the court reviews your documents and issues a divorce order.  

Once you file all necessary forms and pay the fees, the court reviews your application. After the mandatory 31-day waiting period, you will receive a Divorce Order by mail, which finalizes your divorce.

Form 8A is the application form for divorce.  

Form 8A is used to start the divorce process. It provides details about you, your spouse, and the marriage, as well as the reason for the divorce. For an uncontested divorce, this form also includes your request for a simple or joint divorce.

You can serve the divorce papers through a third party.  

In Ontario, you cannot serve the divorce papers yourself. You must have a third party—such as a process server, friend, or family member—serve the documents to your spouse. After serving, they must complete Form 6B: Affidavit of Service, which needs to be filed with the court.

The basic cost to file for divorce in Ontario is $632.  

Filing for divorce in Ontario requires a $632 fee, which includes court administrative fees. There may be additional costs for services like document certification or using a process server if needed.

Yes, you can proceed if your spouse doesn’t respond within 30 or 60 days.  

If your spouse does not respond within 30 days (or 60 days if they live outside Canada or the U.S.), you can proceed with an uncontested divorce by filing additional documents such as Form 36: Affidavit for Divorce and Form 25A: Divorce Order.

The divorce process typically takes 4 to 6 months.  

Once you’ve filed the required documents, including Form 8A, it usually takes between 4 to 6 months to receive a divorce order, depending on the court’s caseload. However, the court can only issue the final divorce after a 31-day waiting period from the date the order is granted.

Yes, a marriage certificate is required for a divorce in Ontario.  

You must submit your original marriage certificate with your divorce application. If your certificate is not in English or French, you’ll need a certified translation. If you cannot obtain your marriage certificate, you must explain why in Form 36: Affidavit for Divorce.

File your divorce forms at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.  

You can file divorce forms at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the jurisdiction where you or your spouse lives. There are also options to file online through the Family Submissions Online portal for added convenience.

Form 36 requires detailed personal and marital information.  

Form 36 is a sworn affidavit where you confirm the truthfulness of the information about your marriage and the reasons for divorce. You’ll need to include details such as your separation date, marriage information, and any agreements you’ve made. This form must be signed in front of a notary or commissioner.

You need several forms for an uncontested divorce in Ontario.  

To file for divorce in Ontario, you’ll need Form 8A: Application for Divorce, Form 36: Affidavit for Divorce, and Form 25A: Divorce Order. These forms help outline the details of your marriage, your agreement to the divorce, and the final order you’re seeking from the court. If you and your spouse agree on all matters, the process is streamlined.