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Divorce Resources for St. John's

Newfoundland and Labrador

Divorce law information and resources for St. John's.

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Key Facts

Divorce in St. John's: Key Facts

Filing fee (Newfoundland and Labrador)
$130
Residency requirement
12 months
Grounds
No-fault and fault-based
Property division
Equitable distribution

Filing rules and fees are set by Newfoundland and Labrador law and apply throughout St. John's. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full Newfoundland and Labrador divorce guide.

Newfoundland and Labrador Divorce Laws

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St. John's Divorce FAQs

What is the residency requirement to file for divorce in Newfoundland and Labrador?

At least one spouse must have lived in Newfoundland and Labrador for 12 months before filing for divorce. This requirement is set by province law and applies throughout the province, including St. John's.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in St. John's?

The court filing fee for a divorce in Newfoundland and Labrador is $130. 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 Newfoundland and Labrador is about $1,750 (2020 data).

Does Newfoundland and Labrador allow no-fault divorce?

Yes. Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Newfoundland and Labrador divorce?

Newfoundland and Labrador 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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Gittens de Beer & Associates

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