Cheap Divorce in Ontario
Simple Divorce makes your divorce in Ontario as simple and affordable as possible.
What is a divorce?
The very first thing I try to explain when someone asks me how they can get a quick and affordable divorce is by explaining what a divorce is. A divorce in itself is simply a status change. When you are applying for a divorce, you are asking a judge to make an Order to change your status from married to divorce.
This sounds simple, right? Well, it depends. Like all legal issues, the devil is in the details. There can be significant implications of a divorce, and this is when cheap divorce lawyers are of significant help.
What are the implications of a divorce?
In Ontario, if a divorce is granted, there can be significant implications relating to equalization. If you obtain a divorce and do not make a claim for equalization within two (2) years of the divorce is granted, you will very likely be statute barred from making such a claim.
In addition to the issue of limitation periods, there may also be implications relating to tax, support and other legal issues. I will not go into detail on these issues right now, but it is important to consult with a cheap divorce lawyer to fully understand the issues that may arise when an affordable divorce in Toronto is sought.
Now, let’s turn to look at situations where it is possible to get a quick and cheap divorce.
Situations where you can get a quick and cheap divorce
If there are no equalization issues, support issues, or children issues to be resolved, then you can have a quick and affordable divorce. The process for how to get a cheap divorce in Ontario is done by filing a simple divorce application. In this type of application, no other claim but a claim for divorce is asked for.
Affordable Divorce Cost Comparison
How much does a divorce cost in Ontario?
This is a very common question among couples going through the divorce process. Divorce is actually relatively inexpensive so long as neither partner is contesting the divorce or the claims therein the documentation. There are aspects of divorce that can increase costs in a big way, including disagreements about child support, child custody, spousal support, and the division of property. If these aren’t points of contention, all that’s left to do is an author a divorce agreement, file it in court, and pay the divorce application fees.
Divorce in Ontario costs $599 for the preparation of documents and $632 for divorce processing, aka family court filing fees.
When there is a disagreement, costs increase. A judge has to make a court ruling, and that takes time and the involvement of legal help. Your cheap divorce lawyers can advise you on the likely outcome of a divorce in front of a family court judge. This can be used to decide how far into the process you may want to go and whether it may be worth it to go with cheap divorce fees in Ontario and uncontested divorce. Even if your claims and/or demands are perfectly reasonable, it’s about whether the person you are separating with wants to make a fuss and argue against it.
It’s not uncommon, if spouses disagree, to see a cheap divorce in Ontario climb up to $5,000. If there are a lot of disagreements, such as with the division of property or child custody, divorce costs can climb quickly and easily exceed six figures.
Uncontested Divorce Fees (click to expand)
Our family law services range from the simple to the most contested matters. Different needs mean different solutions, and our fees have been structured to reflect this reality.
In our experience, depending on the particular situation, individuals require one of the following three solutions:
1) Simple Divorce
A simple divorce is just what it sounds like. The parties in a divorce proceedings are only looking for a divorce and are not advancing any other claims. The typical lawyer charges around $2,000 plus HST for an uncontested divorce. Our fee is $850 plus HST AND we accept payment plans! We are confident that our fees are one of the lowest in the industry. Call 416-901-7992 to get started.
2) Separation Agreement
A separation agreement is an amicable way to resolve all outstanding issues relating to your divorce matter. This is an ideal solution to protect your rights while saving you the acrimony and costs associated with the formal court process.
3) Contested Divorce
When negotiations fail, it will become necessary to utilize the formal litigation process to uphold and protect your legal rights. Our Toronto family and cheap divorce lawyers can help you with child custody and access, child support, spousal support, division of property and common law claim.
Contested Divorce
When negotiations fail, it will become necessary to utilize the formal litigation process to uphold and protect your legal rights. Our lawyer can help you with an affordable divorce in Toronto, as well as with child custody and access, child support, spousal support, division of property and common law claim.
General Steps Required to Process Cheap Divorce in Ontario
Contact Us
The first step is to reach out for a free consultation with one of our divorce lawyers.
Have an expert assess your case, answer questions,
and provide guidance on how we might move forward handling your divorce.
Information Exchange
If you decide to hire us, we can start that same day. We’ll get some basic information
collected and will start the work towards proceedings in court.
Superior Court Filling
To start the process in court, within days of our initial consultation,
we will file a divorce application on your behalf. This is submitted to the Ontario Superior Court.
Serving Spouse
If you are filing for a sole divorce, court-stamped divorce documents have to be served to your spouse.
This is done through regular mail. Subsequently, an Affidavit of Service will be prepared.
Affidavit of Divorce
After your spouse has been served and a period of time has lapsed,
an Affidavit of Divorce will be prepared to be submitted before the courts.
Second Court Filling
The remaining documents will be prepared by a divorce lawyer, including the actual Divorce Order.
Everything will be filed together with the Affidavit of Divorce at the courthouse.
Divorce Judgement
Based on the information and paperwork submitted before the courts,
it is then up to the Superior Court Judge to determine whether to grant the divorce or not.
Final Divorce
After a judge grants a divorce and signs the divorce order, 31 days must pass before the divorce officially takes effect.
Only at that time, you will be considered legally divorce in Ontario.
Our Commitment
As divorce lawyers in Ontario, it is our duty to ensure you receive quick, informed, and affordable help with your divorce. All of our divorce lawyers are upfront about the process,
divorce fees in Ontario, and are more than willing to sit down and answer any questions you may have.
How You Can Reach Our Cheap Divorce Lawyers in Ontario
We invite you to apply for cheap divorce at our Ontario divorce office. We provide free consultation and guidance on the divorce process. You can conveniently book an appointment online. We will be glad to meet with you.
Do you know that you can start your Ontario divorce online from the comfort of your home or office? All you need to do is fill out a 10-minute online divorce application, and we will contact you shortly. We make the divorce process straightforward.
How Long Does the Quick Cheap Divorce Take, And Can I Still file for It if I Can’t Find my Partner?
How long a quick, cheap divorce takes depends on several factors, including the court where you are filing, where your partner resides, and whether you file for a sole or joint divorce. Typically, a divorce process takes between 2 and 4 months to complete. Our cheap divorce lawyers Ontario will guide you to ensure that the court grants you divorce promptly.
Perhaps you can’t trace your partner – can you still file a divorce? The good news is yes; our firm will help you in tracing your partner. If we can’t find them, we could request the court to grant your divorce without informing your partner through a process known as “motion” in court. When we meet you, we will discuss the process in detail.
Licensed and Insured Lawyers
When you use our service, you can rest assured that you are dealing with a professional law firm. Your entire divorce file is prepared and reviewed by lawyers and law clerks. Our cheap divorce lawyers are committed to answering all your questions and completing your divorce in an efficient manner. Choosing a licensed lawyer to process your affordable divorce in Toronto makes sense – not only are we insured by the Law Society, but we are also provided extensive training. We are required to maintain minimum quality standards that ensure your case is handled professionally and with the due care it deserves.
