Divorce With No Contact

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First, thank you so much for this invaluable resource! I am a US citizen who was legally married in Canada to my partner in 2004. The relationship abruptly dissolved in 2005-2006. Since that time, my ex has ceased all communication with me & we have lived in separate households. So I am not sure if she pursued a divorce & was granted such. My current internet searches for documentation of our marriage AND/OR divorce have been futile. If we are not divorced, I would like to begin the process & am fully prepared to pursue such. So can I get the divorce even if I have no idea where she is? Can I get the divorce even if I live in the US? Would I have to travel to Canada for any part of the process? What is the total estimated cost of a Canadian divorce? I apologize in advance for the multi-layered inquiries. Thank you in advance for your reply!

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Lorne J. Fine, B.A., LL.B.

11 years ago

You can only proceed to obtain a Divorce in Ontario if you reside here for one year prior to the date that you commence the Application for the Divorce.

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