Divorce Resources for Division 11

Alberta

Divorce law information and resources for Division 11.

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Key Facts

Divorce in Division 11: Key Facts

Filing fee (Alberta): $310
Residency requirement: 12 months
Grounds: No-fault and fault-based
Property division: Equitable distribution

Filing rules and fees are set by Alberta law and apply throughout Division 11. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full Alberta divorce guide.

Alberta Divorce Laws

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Division 11 Divorce FAQs

What is the residency requirement to file for divorce in Alberta?

At least one spouse must have lived in Alberta for 12 months before filing for divorce. This requirement is set by province law and applies throughout the province, including Division 11.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Division 11?

The court filing fee for a divorce in Alberta is $310. Fee waivers may be available for filers who cannot afford the fee — ask the court clerk about the waiver process. Beyond the filing fee, the median total cost of an uncontested divorce in Alberta is about $1,500 (2020 data).

Does Alberta allow no-fault divorce?

Yes. Alberta allows no-fault divorce, and fault-based grounds are also available in some cases. Most divorces proceed on no-fault grounds.

How is property divided in a Alberta divorce?

Alberta uses equitable distribution: marital property is divided based on what the court finds fair in the circumstances of each case, which is not always an equal split.

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