Grounds for Divorce in Ontario

Do you have to be Eligible for Filing Divorce in Ontario?

Yes,

1. If you and your spouse are legally married in Canada or abroad and have an original marriage certificate or a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate.

2. Your matrimonial relationship has permanently broken down.

3. You or your spouse is a resident of Ontario, Canada prior to filing for Divorce Application.

Once you have established your eligibility, then you should consider Grounds for Divorce in Ontario. You and your spouses can file Divorce Application in Ontario Jointly or Individually by using Divorce Application Form 8A of the Superior Court of Justice.

Can Divorce Be Refused?

Yes, Divorce can be refused even if you have grounds for Divorce in Ontario under the following circumstances;

1. No proper arrangement for Child Support has been made between the parties;
2. Parties returned to live together after separation for a consecutive 90 days. Then the Separation of one year will not be counted.
3. Where one of the spouses trapped the other spouse to commit adultery to gain ground for Divorce and in turn division of property.

When Divorce becomes Final?

Divorce Order would become final after 31 days and then a Divorce Certificate can be issued to the parties.