Divorce Resources for Ottawa

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Key Facts

Divorce in Ottawa: Key Facts

Filing fee (Ontario): $214
Residency requirement: 12 months
Grounds: No-fault and fault-based
Property division: Equitable distribution

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

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Ottawa Divorce FAQs

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

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

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Ottawa?

The court filing fee for a divorce in Ontario is $214. 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 Ontario is about $1,750 (2020 data).

Does Ontario allow no-fault divorce?

Yes. Ontario 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 Ontario divorce?

Ontario 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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