Yukon Divorce Checklist

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Prepared: 5/20/2026

Data updated: 3/1/2026

Estimated Timeline

4-6 months for uncontested divorces in Yukon where both parties agree on all issues and the one-year separation period has already elapsed; 12-24 months for contested divorces requiring trial on property division, parenting arrangements, or support under the Family Property and Support Act (RSY 2002, c 83); the mandatory 31-day appeal period after judgment adds one month to all timelines

Documents to Gather

Certified Marriage Certificate
Petition for Divorce (Form 1)
Financial Statement (Form 4)
Affidavit of Applicant
Federal Child Support Guidelines Worksheet(if applicable)
Parenting Plan or Proposed Parenting Order(if applicable)
Separation Agreement (if applicable)(if applicable)
Proof of Residency in Yukon

Financial Documents

Last 3 years of income tax returns (T1 General) and CRA Notices of Assessment
Recent pay stubs or proof of employment income (last 3 months)
Bank statements for all accounts (last 12 months)
RRSP, TFSA, and RESP account statements
Pension statements and valuations
Real property appraisals or assessments
Mortgage statements and loan documentation
Credit card statements (last 12 months)
Business financial statements (if self-employed)(if applicable)
Life insurance policy documents(if applicable)

Key Steps

1. Before Filing

Verify Residency Requirements for Yukon Divorce
Establish Legal Grounds for Divorce
Assess Safety and Obtain Protective Orders if Needed
Consider Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Gather Financial Records and Prepare Disclosure

2. Filing Process

Complete the Application for Divorce and Supporting Forms
Obtain a Certified Copy of Your Marriage Certificate
File the Application for Divorce at the Supreme Court Registry

3. After Filing

Serve Your Spouse with the Filed Application
Wait for Your Spouse's Response to the Application
Complete Financial Disclosure and Exchange Documents
Attend Case Management Conference or Settlement Conference
Obtain the Divorce Judgment and Certificate of Divorce
Implement Property Division, Support, and Parenting Orders

Key Deadlines

One-year separation period must elapse12 months from date of separation

Respondent must file an Answer (within Canada)30 days after personal service

Respondent must file an Answer (outside Canada)60 days after personal service

Divorce Judgment appeal period expires31 days after Divorce Judgment is granted

Notify CRA of marital status changeBy end of the tax year in which divorce is finalized

Financial disclosure exchangeAs directed by the court, typically 30-60 days after first case management conference

Quick Reference

To file for divorce in Yukon, you must first meet the one-year residency requirement under Section 3(1) of the Divorce Act, then file a Petition for Divorce (Form 1) at the Supreme Court of Yukon Registry in Whitehorse with a filing fee of CAD $180.00. You need a certified marriage certificate, a sworn Affidavit of Applicant, and a Financial Statement (Form 4) if claiming support or property division. After filing, your spouse must be personally served by someone over 19 who is not a party. The respondent has 30 days to file an Answer if served within Canada or 60 days if served outside Canada. If no Answer is filed, you may proceed by default. Uncontested divorces in Yukon typically take 4-6 months after the one-year separation period has elapsed. The divorce becomes effective 31 days after the judgment under Section 12(1) of the Divorce Act. Contact the Family Law Information Centre at 867-456-6721 for free guidance, or Yukon Legal Services Society at 1-800-661-0408 if you need legal aid.