Yes, you generally need to be separated for one year before filing. In most cases, Ontario requires a one-year separation before you can file for divorce, although there are exceptions, such as adultery or cruelty. [...]
After filing for divorce, your spouse has 30 days to respond. Once the divorce application is filed, it must be served to your spouse. If they live in Canada, they have 30 days to respond. [...]
Divorce papers can be served through personal or special service. You can serve divorce papers by having someone else (not you) hand-deliver them to your spouse (personal service). If this is not possible, special service [...]
Separation means living apart, while divorce legally ends the marriage. In Ontario, separation refers to spouses living apart with the intention of ending their relationship. However, they remain legally married. Divorce is the legal termination [...]
An uncontested divorce in Ontario typically takes 4 to 6 months. For uncontested divorces, the timeline from filing to finalization is generally quicker—around 4 to 6 months. Contested divorces, on the other hand, can take [...]
Yes, you can file for divorce without your spouse’s consent in Ontario. If your spouse does not agree to the divorce, you can still file. After serving the divorce application, the court will proceed with [...]
The steps to file for divorce in Ontario include: Completing the divorce application (Form 8A for uncontested divorce). Filing the application at the Superior Court of Justice. Serving your spouse with the application. Waiting for [...]
Yes, you can file for divorce online in Ontario. Ontario offers an online filing service through the Family Court Submission Portal. This allows you to submit the required divorce forms electronically, making the process more [...]
