Straightforward Process
Resolved by Agreement
Cost-Effective
Lower legal costs
Family-focused
Better for children
Review & Signing
We prepare the required court documents and arrange an appointment for you to review and sign them. Virtual appointments are available.
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You provide the information and supporting documents required to prepare your divorce application, including your marriage certificate and any existing agreements or court orders.
Information &
Documents
Filing &
Service
Once signed, we file your divorce application with the court. For a sole application, your spouse must be formally served by someone else. We can arrange a process server for an additional fee. Joint applications do not require service.
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The Process
We review your circumstances, answer your questions and determine whether an uncontested divorce is appropriate for your situation.
Consultation
Divorce Order
Granted
If all legal requirements have been met and the documents are in order, the court may grant a Divorce Order.
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Do You Qualify?
Living separate and apart for at least one year
No outstanding disputes about property division, spousal support, child support, parenting time or decision-making responsibility.
Reasonable child support arrangements if you have children
At least one spouse has lived in Ontario for at least one year immediately before the divorce application is started.
An uncontested divorce generally takes approximately four to six months from the date the completed application is submitted to the court. Processing times may vary depending on the court’s workload, service requirements, the completeness of the documents and the circumstances of your case.
A Divorce Order normally becomes effective on the 31st day after it is granted. Once the divorce takes effect, you and your former spouse are legally divorced, whether or not you obtain a Certificate of Divorce. A Certificate of Divorce is optional and serves as official proof that your marriage has legally ended. We can assist you in obtaining one for an additional fee.