TCZ LawToronto, ON · April 13, 2026How to File for Divorce in Ontario: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Eligibility and Qualification Under Canada’s federal Divorce Act, you can file in Ontario if one spouse has lived in Ontario for ≥1 year. You must also prove the marriage has broken down. In practice, most couples use “no-fault” one-year separation as the reason. The other breakdown grounds are mental or physical cruelty, or adultery, but these are less...
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