Get experienced, lawyer-guided help with your simple or joint uncontested divorce in Toronto for a flat legal fee of $999 + HST.
If you and your spouse have resolved the major issues arising from your separation, an uncontested divorce can provide a straightforward way to legally end your marriage.
Our Toronto divorce lawyers assist with simple and joint uncontested divorces, including preparation of the required court documents, filing and management of the divorce process.
With convenient online intake and remote service available, we make it easier for clients throughout Toronto to move their divorce forward efficiently and with clear legal guidance.
For spouses who have resolved the issues arising from their separation and are ready to proceed with a simple or joint divorce.
Our Toronto divorce lawyers prepare the required court documents, manage the filing process and guide your application through to the divorce order.
If issues involving parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support or property division remain unresolved, your matter may require broader family law assistance.
Our family lawyers can advise you on your rights, options and the appropriate next steps.
If you were divorced outside Canada and intend to remarry in Ontario, you may require a legal opinion confirming whether the foreign divorce should be recognized in Canada.
We prepare Foreign Divorce Opinion Letters for clients in Toronto and throughout Ontario.
Complete our secure online intake and provide the basic information and documents required to begin your uncontested divorce.
Our team reviews your information and prepares the appropriate simple or joint divorce documents for your matter.
Our Toronto divorce lawyers file the required documents with the Ontario court and manage the procedural steps required to move your divorce forward.
Once the required materials are complete, the court reviews the application and may grant the divorce order. The divorce generally takes effect 31 days after the order is made.
To start a divorce proceeding in Toronto, you generally need to meet the following requirements:
For an uncontested divorce, the spouses should also have no unresolved claims that need to be determined by the court as part of the divorce proceeding.
If you are unsure whether you qualify, our Toronto divorce lawyers can review your circumstances and explain the appropriate next steps.
Shaikh Law Firm offers clear, predictable pricing for uncontested divorce matters in Toronto. Our legal fee for a standard uncontested divorce is $999 + HST, plus applicable Ontario court filing fees.
The flat legal fee includes lawyer review of your matter, preparation of the required divorce documents, management of the court filing process, and guidance through to the divorce order. Ontario court filing fees of $669 are separate from our legal fee. If formal service of the divorce application is required, a process-server fee may also apply depending on the circumstances.
For a complete breakdown of legal fees, court fees and other possible expenses, see our Divorce in Ontario Cost Guide
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Our uncontested divorce service is lawyer-guided from start to finish. Our legal team reviews your information, prepares the required divorce documents, manages the court filing process and keeps you informed as your matter progresses.
With flat-fee pricing, convenient online service and more than 30 years of combined legal experience, we provide Toronto clients with a straightforward and efficient way to complete an uncontested divorce.
Shaikh Law Firm provides support for clients in Toronto navigating simple and joint uncontested divorces. Begin your process online and complete most tasks remotely, with our lawyers guiding you every step of the way.
We serve clients across the province of Ontario and have multiple meeting locations.
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An uncontested divorce generally means the divorce itself is not opposed and there are no other claims requiring the court to decide disputed family-law issues as part of the proceeding. A simple divorce usually seeks only a divorce order, while spouses may also apply jointly.
A contested family-law matter may involve unresolved issues such as parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, property division or the matrimonial home.
Learn more in our Uncontested Divorce in Ontario Guide.
Yes. Your spouse’s consent is not required for you to start a divorce proceeding. You must, however, satisfy the legal requirements for divorce and follow the required court procedure.
An uncontested divorce commonly takes approximately 4 to 6 months, although the actual timeline depends on the circumstances of the case and court processing times.
Our legal fee for a standard uncontested divorce is $999 + HST. Ontario court filing fees of $669 are additional.
For a detailed breakdown, see our Divorce in Ontario Cost Guide.
You will generally need your original marriage certificate, identification and any relevant existing agreements or court orders.
If you cannot obtain your marriage certificate, there may be a procedure to explain this to the court.
Yes. A marriage performed outside Canada may still form the basis of an Ontario divorce proceeding provided the marriage is legally recognized and either you or your spouse has been habitually resident in Ontario for at least one year immediately before the divorce proceeding is started.
Usually not. Most straightforward uncontested divorce applications are dealt with through filed documents without the spouses having to attend a court hearing.
Yes. You can complete our secure online intake form and provide the information required for our legal team to begin preparing your divorce documents.