No, you do not need a lawyer to file for divorce in Ontario, but legal advice is recommended. A Divorce Mediator or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst can provide guidance and help you navigate the process [...]
To file for divorce in Ontario, you must be legally married and have lived separate and apart for at least one year, or prove adultery or cruelty. Either spouse can file for divorce.
Separation is when you and your spouse live apart with the intention of ending the marriage, while divorce is the legal dissolution of the marriage. Separation can be temporary or permanent, while divorce is final. [...]
Yes, if you and your spouse reconcile, you can stop the divorce process at any time before the divorce order is granted by notifying the court.
After you file for divorce in Ontario, you must serve your spouse with the divorce application. Your spouse has 30 days to respond if they live in Canada, or 60 days if they live outside [...]
Yes, you can file for divorce in Ontario if you were married in another country, as long as you or your spouse have lived in Ontario for at least one year before filing.
Yes, you need to be separated for at least one year before filing for a no-fault divorce in Ontario. Exceptions include cases of adultery or cruelty.
If your spouse contests the divorce in Ontario, the case may go to trial where a judge will make a decision on the contested issues. A Divorce Mediator or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst can help [...]
No, you do not need a lawyer to file for divorce. However, working with a Divorce Mediator or Certified Divorce Financial Analyst can help you navigate the process more smoothly and ensure a fair settlement.
Yes, a written agreement is crucial for a divorce. It formalizes the terms agreed upon by both parties and provides a clear reference for future obligations and rights. A written agreement can also be filed [...]
