How to Get  Divorce in Ontario

The process of getting a Divorce in Ontario is fairly simple and easy for anyone who wishes to file for Divorce without having a lawyer.

1. You do not need to be a Canadian Citizen to file for Divorce in Ontario, Canada. A Permanent Resident can also file for Divorce in Ontario.
2. You need to be legally married within or Outside Canada.
3. You need to be separated from your Spouse or intend to separate.
4. You can file for divorce based on any one of the following reasons mentioned:
   1. You have been separated for more than one year. Or
   2. Your spouse’s committed Adultery. Or
   3. Your spouses was cruel towards
5. File Divorce Application form 8A at the relevant courthouse click here to find out.
6. Attach copy of the Original Marriage Certificate and payment of $447 made payable to the Minister of Finance and file it in court.
7. Once filed you will get a court file number. You would need to provide a copy of the Divorce application to the other party unless filed and signed jointly. If you filed a joint divorce then you just need file four copies of Divorce Order form 25A and wait for 6 to 8 weeks.
8. If not a joint divorce, then once a copy of your Divorce application is filed in court you need to serve a copy to the other party and then file Affidavit of Service Form 6B confirming you have provided a copy of the application to the other party, wait for a response for 30 days (within Canada) or 60 days (outside Canada) from the date of service. Then File four copies of Divorce Order form 25A.
9. Wait for the court Order to arrive. it Usually takes 6 to 8 weeks from the date you file your Court Orders.

Note: Please be advised that the above simple process of getting a Divorce in Ontario is only for applying for Divorce only.