Can you do this yourself?

Ten quick questions. They tell you whether an uncontested divorce you prepare yourself is the right route, before you create an account. About 3 minutes.

Are you legally married to your spouse? *

Yes No

Why we ask

A divorce ends a marriage. Common-law partners separate without one.

Has at least one of you lived in Ontario for the whole of the past 12 months? *

Yes, I have Only my spouse has No Not sure

Why we ask

An Ontario court can grant a divorce only when one spouse has been ordinarily resident in Ontario for the year before the application is filed.

When did you and your spouse separate? *

Why we ask

The usual ground for divorce is one year of living separate and apart. You can start now and file once the year is up.

Does either of you want the court to decide anything else: support, property, or parenting? *

No, the divorce only Yes Not sure

Why we ask

This service prepares a divorce-only application. Any other claim needs a different application and, usually, a lawyer.

Do you and your spouse have children together who are under 18, or older but still dependent? *

Yes No

Why we ask

Where there are children, the court must be satisfied that reasonable arrangements are in place for their support before it grants the divorce.

Is there a family court case open between you and your spouse right now? *

Yes No

Why we ask

If there is, the divorce belongs in that case, not a new application.

Are you worried about your safety, or your children's safety? *

Yes No

Why we ask

If you are, you should have a lawyer, and there is help available now. Your answer here is private.

Where does your spouse live? *

Canada United States Another country I don't know

Why we ask

It decides how the papers are delivered and how long your spouse has to respond: 30 days in Canada or the US, 60 days elsewhere.

Do you know your spouse's current address? *

Yes No

Why we ask

The papers must reach your spouse. Without an address a court order for another method of service is needed, and that takes a lawyer.

Will your spouse sign the application together with you? *

Yes, we will apply together No, I will apply on my own Not sure

Why we ask

A joint application skips serving your spouse and the waiting period for an answer. If you are not sure, start on your own; you can switch until you check out.

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