Joint Divorce
A joint divorce is available when both spouses agree to apply for divorce together and have resolved all issues arising from the marriage — property division, spousal support, and any parenting or child support arrangements. Because both spouses are co-applicants, no service of process is required, which simplifies the process and eliminates the need for a process server.
This flat-fee package covers preparing the joint divorce application and all required court forms, commissioning (swearing) the documents with both parties, and filing the application with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Once the 31-day appeal period passes after the divorce order is granted, you can obtain a Certificate of Divorce from the court.
**Disbursements are not included in the flat fee.** Court filing fees are charged at cost and may total up to approximately $700 CAD.
If you still need to resolve property, support, or parenting issues before proceeding, see our Separation Agreement — Drafting service.
What Is Included
- Preparing the joint divorce application and all required court forms
- Commissioning (swearing) of documents with both parties
- Filing with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
What Is Not Included
- Disbursements (court filing fees — up to ~$700 CAD at cost)
- Resolving contested issues (property, support, parenting)
- Certificate of Divorce fee (charged by the court separately)
- Sole divorce applications (see Simple Divorce — Sole Application if only one spouse is applying)
Who This Service Is For
Information Required from You
- 1Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate
- 2Full legal names and current addresses for both spouses
- 3Date and place of marriage
- 4Date of separation
- 5Number and names of children of the marriage (if any)
- 6Confirmation that child support is not in issue or is already dealt with by court order or agreement
- 7Both spouses must be available for a commissioning appointment
Common Add-Ons
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Limitations
- •Disbursements — including the court filing fee — are not included in the flat fee and are charged at cost. These may total up to $700 CAD.
- •A joint divorce requires both spouses to agree to apply together and to have resolved all outstanding issues arising from the marriage.
- •If there are outstanding issues with property, spousal support, or child support that are not yet resolved, those must be addressed before proceeding. This service does not cover that work.
- •This service is provided by a referral partner — a licensed Ontario family law firm.
Fixed fee
$1,250
Plus HST
Disbursements not included — court fees may total up to $700 CAD.
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Prices are for the stated scope only. Additional complexity, urgency, disbursements, HST, or government fees may apply.
Fixed fee
$1,250
Plus HST