Category: Divorce Articles

Divorce is a challenging process, and it becomes even more complicated when there are suspicions of hidden assets. In Ontario, as in many jurisdictions, spouses are required to fully disclose their financial situation to ensure a fair division of property and support payments. But what happens if a spouse is hiding assets during the divorce? […]

What Is One-Sided Divorce? One-sided divorce is possible in Canada without the other spouse's consent. This type of divorce can proceed even if the other spouse does not respond or agree to the divorce terms, making it a significant aspect of Canadian family law. How Does One-Sided Divorce Work in Canada? In Canada, the divorce […]

Divorce is a life-altering event that can be emotionally draining and legally complex. When a divorce becomes contested, both spouses cannot agree on some or all of the key issues. This can lead to more significant challenges, as the court has to step in to make decisions.  In Ontario, contested divorces require both parties to […]

A common request among separated spouses is: “I would like an uncontested divorce.” What does an "uncontested divorce" mean? While an uncontested divorce is often perceived as one in which the divorce claim itself will not be contested, in fact, an uncontested divorce is one in which there are no additional issues to be resolved […]

Financial problems are the biggest cause of marital break down. Marital problems are the biggest cause of bankruptcy. The first statement is self-evident to anyone involved with family law or marriage counselling. The second statement may not be so self-evident. The costs of marriage break down are extensive; existing debt, disputes over division of marital […]

Divorce can be a difficult and confusing time. This is an Ontario Divorce guide made to provide a helpful overview of the divorce proceedings in Ontario which will guide you in the right direction for resolving your difficult family law matters. Starting the Family Case: To start your family case you will need an application […]

Are you considering Divorce, or have you recently been served Divorce papers? If so, then Divorce Canada can help. We will outline for you the actual act of getting a Divorce, explain the different types (Fault vs. No fault / Contested vs. Uncontested) and then help you to understand the valid grounds for filing a […]

In this post, we going to help you understand the ground for divorce in Canada and what a no fault divorce is. The only way you will be granted a Divorce in Canada is if you can prove to the courts that your marriage has broken down and cannot be repaired. Currently, there are two […]

Canadian divorce laws are governed by the Federal Divorce Act. However, each province has its own individual provincial Family Laws which will affect your Divorce in some manner. To help you get an overview of Divorce in your province, we have compiled a list of different provincial government websites. These sites will allow you to read and […]

How to File for Divorce in Canada Divorce in Canada is governed by the federal Divorce Act. However, the way a divorce is administered, and all the procedures and documents used to complete it, differ by province or territory. To find information about divorce in each specific province/territory please visit our provincial pages. General Overview […]