Yes, you can. Spousal support is determined based on need and ability to pay, not the grounds for divorce. A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst can help assess fair support arrangements.

The cost varies depending on complexity, but a no-fault divorce is generally less expensive than a fault-based divorce. Costs can be further reduced by using mediation and avoiding lengthy court battles. As of January 1, [...]

No, mediation is not required, but it is highly recommended. Mediation can help resolve conflicts amicably, save costs, and ensure fair financial and custody arrangements.

Benefits of a no-fault divorce include a less adversarial process, reduced legal costs, faster resolution, and a focus on amicable agreements rather than blame.

Yes, you can. If both parties agree on all terms, including property division, support, and custody, you can file a joint application and may not need to appear in court. Mediation can help achieve these [...]

No-fault divorce does not directly impact child custody. Custody arrangements are based on the best interests of the child, which can be effectively managed through mediation and professional advice from a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst.

'Separation' means living apart and leading separate lives, which can include living in the same home but with separate finances and activities. This one-year period must be demonstrated to file for a no-fault divorce.

The difference is that in a no-fault divorce, neither party has to prove wrongdoing, while in a fault-based divorce, one party must prove that the other’s misconduct caused the marriage breakdown. No-fault divorces are generally [...]

No-fault divorce became legal in Canada in 1986 with the introduction of the revised Divorce Act, which allowed couples to divorce without proving fault by demonstrating a one-year separation.

The legal grounds for a no-fault divorce in Canada are simply that the marriage has broken down due to a one-year separation. No blame or fault needs to be proven.