Divorce & Separation in Ontario

Step-by-step guides and toolkits for people navigating divorce or separation in Ontario, Canada.

Ontario Guides

Ontario After-Divorce Checklist: Name Change, Accounts & Retirement

Complete Ontario After-Divorce Checklist: Name Change, Accounts & Retirement with step-by-step instructions, worksheets, and checklists

Ontario Divorce Financial Split & Asset Division Guide

Complete Ontario Divorce Financial Split & Asset Division Guide with step-by-step instructions, worksheets, and checklists

Ontario Child Custody & Parenting Plan Guide

Complete Ontario Child Custody & Parenting Plan Guide with step-by-step instructions, worksheets, and checklists

Ontario Divorce Filing Process Guide

Complete Ontario Divorce Filing Process Guide with step-by-step instructions, worksheets, and checklists

General Resources

These guides work no matter where you live:

Divorcing a Narcissist Survival Guide

Complete Divorcing a Narcissist Survival Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce Document Organizer & Checklist

Complete Divorce Document Organizer & Checklist with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

High-Conflict Divorce Playbook

Complete High-Conflict Divorce Playbook with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Child Support Estimation Worksheet Guide

Complete Child Support Estimation Worksheet Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce, Pensions & Government Benefits Guide

Complete Divorce, Pensions & Government Benefits Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Military Divorce Guide

Complete Military Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

How to Choose & Work With a Divorce Lawyer

Complete How to Choose & Work With a Divorce Lawyer with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Emotional Recovery After Divorce Guide

Complete Emotional Recovery After Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce Mediation Preparation Kit

Complete Divorce Mediation Preparation Kit with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Who Keeps the House? Divorce & Real Estate Guide

Complete Who Keeps the House? Divorce & Real Estate Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce & Immigration Status Guide

Complete Divorce & Immigration Status Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce Settlement Negotiation Guide

Complete Divorce Settlement Negotiation Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce Preparation Checklist & Roadmap

Complete Divorce Preparation Checklist & Roadmap with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Gray Divorce Guide (Divorce After 50)

Complete Gray Divorce Guide (Divorce After 50) with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Uncontested Divorce Step-by-Step Roadmap

Complete Uncontested Divorce Step-by-Step Roadmap with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Custody Schedule Templates & Calendar Guide

Complete Custody Schedule Templates & Calendar Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Co-Parenting With a Difficult Ex Guide

Complete Co-Parenting With a Difficult Ex Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Stay-at-Home Parent's Divorce Guide

Complete Stay-at-Home Parent's Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Separation Agreement Preparation Guide

Complete Separation Agreement Preparation Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorcing as a Business Owner Guide

Complete Divorcing as a Business Owner Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Same-Sex Divorce Guide

Complete Same-Sex Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Parenting Plan Builder Workbook

Complete Parenting Plan Builder Workbook with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Marital Asset & Debt Division Worksheet

Complete Marital Asset & Debt Division Worksheet with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce Timeline & Deadline Planner

Complete Divorce Timeline & Deadline Planner with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce Guide

Complete Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce While Pregnant Guide

Complete Divorce While Pregnant Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Post-Divorce Budget Planner

Complete Post-Divorce Budget Planner with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce Guide

Complete Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Leaving an Abusive Marriage Safely Guide

Complete Leaving an Abusive Marriage Safely Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Reclaiming Your Name After Divorce Guide

Complete Reclaiming Your Name After Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Divorce Financial Inventory Workbook

Complete Divorce Financial Inventory Workbook with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Co-Parenting Communication Toolkit

Complete Co-Parenting Communication Toolkit with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Telling the Children About Divorce Guide

Complete Telling the Children About Divorce Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

DIY Divorce Without a Lawyer Guide

Complete DIY Divorce Without a Lawyer Guide with worksheets, templates, and step-by-step guidance

Articles for Ontario

Fee Waiver for Divorce in Ontario

How to get your Ontario divorce court fees waived — eligibility thresholds, Form FW-A-3 vs FW-A-4, income limits, and what documentation you need.

How Long Does a Divorce Take in Ontario

Realistic timeline for an Ontario divorce — from application to Certificate of Divorce, with exact waiting periods for simple, joint, and contested pa…

How to File for Divorce in Ontario

Step-by-step guide to filing for divorce in Ontario — residency rules, court forms, filing fees, service of process, and the full 9-step procedure fro…