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Can a Divorce be Contested with Separation Agreement in Place

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My wife and I have separated. It has been more than 1 year. We have both signed a separation agreement and there has been a final order issued by a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice. There are no child custody or support issues. There is no spousal support involved. There has been an equalization payment made in accordance with the separation agreement.

If I file for divorce, with the separation agreement in place, would this be an uncontested divorce or can my ex wife contest it based upon her loosing medical coverage under my plan?

The court order stipulates that I maintain her coverage until the granting of a divorce order.

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Andrew J. Kania, LL.B., LL.M.
9 years ago

Based on your facts it seems that you are entitled to proceed with an uncontested divorce. Of course, your wife can seek to contest it by filing an Answer to the Application. However, the true analysis is not whether she is entitled to contest the divorce Application but rather whether she would be successful. I would need to read the separation agreement and speak with you prior to providing that analysis. However, on a general basis only, I will comment that if you have violated the separation agreement by not providing medical coverage to her until the granting of the divorce Order then she may be able to pursue that issue. However, once again, I cannot make that comment without first reading the separation agreement and speaking with you.

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(The information provided above is general, not legal advice, as circumstances vary from case to case. As well, generally speaking, the above information relates to Ontario law. Thus, if you wish legal advice that you can rely upon for your specific case, or if you are making inquiries where Ontario law may not apply, please contact Douglas Briand for a free consultation).

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