How long does it take to get a divorce?
By: Steven Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., Family Lawyer
Jurisdiction: Ontario (Canada)
An Uncontested Divorce usually takes between 8 to 16 weeks.
A Petition for Divorce that is contested usually takes much longer.
There are many factors that affect the length of time it takes to get divorced.
Unless the reason for the divorce is adultery or cruelty, the spouses must have lived separate and apart for at least one year.
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About the author: Steven Benmor practices Family Law in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Visit Steven Benmor’s online Family Law Resource Center for concise answers to many more frequently asked Family law questions, feature articles on Family law topics, dozens of links to other Family law websites, and more at www.benmor.com. The information on this page is for discussion purposes only. It is by no means legal advice or even a statement of the law on this subject. Please do not rely on the accuracy or completeness of this information. Any question or concern elicited by the information on this page should be taken to a lawyer who will consider the facts of each case and the legal remedies available. |
