Being the respondent in a divorce case does not indicate fault or blame In Canadian divorce proceedings, the respondent is simply the spouse who receives and responds to divorce papers filed by the other party [...]

Sending a separation letter is distinct from being a divorce applicant A separation letter is an informal personal communication that carries no legal weight in divorce proceedings. The role of divorce applicant is only established [...]

Yes, you can represent yourself as an applicant (lay litigant) in a divorce case in Canada A lay litigant (also called a self-represented litigant) has the legal right to file and manage their own divorce [...]