Saskatchewan Divorce Checklist
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Prepared: 5/20/2026
Data updated: 3/1/2026
Estimated Timeline
4-6 months for an uncontested divorce after the one-year separation period is complete (includes 4-8 weeks for the Clearance Certificate from Ottawa and a mandatory 31-day appeal period after the Judgment is signed). Contested divorces involving disputes over parenting arrangements, support, or property division under The Family Property Act typically take 12-24 months or longer depending on the complexity of issues and court scheduling.
Documents to Gather
- Marriage Certificate
- Petition for Divorce (Form 15-1 or Form 15-2)
- Financial Statement (Form 15-26)(if applicable)
- Property Statement (Form 15-26B)(if applicable)
- Waiver of Financial and Property Statements (Form 15-28A)(if applicable)
- Affidavit of Applicant
- Application for Judgment (Form 15-76A)
- Draft Judgment for Divorce (Form 15-61)
- Affidavit of Service (Form 15-9)(if applicable)
- PAS Certificate of Attendance(if applicable)
- Certificate of Participation in Dispute Resolution(if applicable)
- Separation Agreement(if applicable)
Financial Documents
- Three years of income tax returns and CRA Notices of Assessment
- Current pay stubs (minimum six months)
- Bank account statements (all accounts, past 12 months)
- RRSP, TFSA, LIRA, and pension statements
- Real estate valuations or appraisals(if applicable)
- Vehicle registrations and loan statements
- Credit card statements (all cards, past 12 months)
- Mortgage documents and home equity statements(if applicable)
- Life and health insurance policies(if applicable)
- Business financial statements (if self-employed)(if applicable)
Key Steps
1. Before Filing
- Verify Residency Requirements
- Confirm Grounds for Divorce
- Attempt Early Family Dispute Resolution
- Complete the Parenting After Separation Course
- Gather Essential Documents and Information
2. Filing Process
- Complete the Petition for Divorce
- File the Petition with the Court of King's Bench
- File Financial and Property Disclosure
3. After Filing
- Serve Your Spouse with the Petition
- Wait for the Response Period to Expire
- Apply for Judgment in the Uncontested Divorce
- Receive the Judgment for Divorce
- Obtain the Certificate of Divorce
Key Deadlines
Quick Reference
To file for divorce in Saskatchewan, you must first establish that at least one spouse has been ordinarily resident in the province for a minimum of one year, as required by section 3(1) of the federal Divorce Act. The most common ground for divorce is living separate and apart for at least one year under section 8(2)(a). File a Joint Petition (Form 15-2, CAD $200 filing fee) for an uncontested divorce or a sole Petition (Form 15-1, CAD $300 filing fee) with the Court of King's Bench. If children are involved, you must complete the free Parenting After Separation course and file your Certificate of Attendance. For contested matters, Saskatchewan requires early family dispute resolution (mediation, collaborative law, or arbitration) before proceeding. After filing, the court obtains a Clearance Certificate from Ottawa (4-8 weeks). For sole Petitions, serve your spouse — they have 20 days to respond within Saskatchewan. Once uncontested, file an Application for Judgment (Form 15-76A, CAD $95) for desk review. The divorce takes effect 31 days after the judge signs the Judgment for Divorce (Form 15-61). Total timeline: 4-6 months uncontested, 12-24 months contested.