Residency Requirements You or your spouse have lived in Ontario for at least 12 months immediately before applying for divorce. Yes No Grounds for Divorce You and your spouse have been separated for at least one year. Yes No You can prove adultery committed by your spouse. Yes No You can prove cruelty (physical or mental) inflicted by your spouse, making it intolerable to continue living together. Yes No Marriage Validity Your marriage is legally recognized in Canada. Yes No No Collusion You are not colluding with your spouse to deceive the court (e.g., by falsely claiming separation or other grounds). Yes No Reconciliation Attempts You have attempted to reconcile, but the marriage is still irretrievably broken. Yes No Child Support Arrangements (if applicable) Arrangements for child support are in place, or you have taken steps to establish such arrangements. Yes No Not Applicable Spousal Support Arrangements (if applicable) You have considered or established arrangements for spousal support, if necessary. Yes No Not Applicable If you answered "Yes" to all applicable questions: You likely meet the basic eligibility criteria for filing for divorce in Ontario. If you answered "No" to any of the questions: You may not be eligible for divorce at this time, or additional steps may be required before proceeding. Name Phone Email SUBMIT
