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Separation and Divorce Resources
Clear guides to help you understand your options.
Official Resources
Canadian legal resources
Free, official resources from the Government of Canada to help you understand your rights during separation and divorce.
Family Violence: Get Help
National resources for anyone experiencing family violence, including emergency contacts.
Family Law in Canada
Government of Canada's main family law portal covering divorce, support, and parenting.
How to Apply for a Divorce
Federal guide explaining residency requirements, grounds, and application steps.
Child Support Table Lookup (2025)
Official calculator to find the base amount of child support using federal guidelines.
Child Support Guidelines: Step by Step
Detailed guide explaining how child support amounts are calculated under federal rules.
Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
Federal framework used by courts to calculate spousal support amounts and duration.
Making Plans: A Guide to Parenting Arrangements
Federal guide to help parents create a parenting plan after separation.
Families Change
Age appropriate resources for parents, teens, and children coping with separation.
CanLII (Canadian Legal Information Institute)
Free access to Canadian court decisions and legislation across all provinces.
Family Justice Services Directory
Find provincial and territorial family justice services that can help without going to court.
Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings
Required federal registration form when applying for divorce anywhere in Canada.
Province-specific resources
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How to File for Divorce in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to file for divorce in Canada step by step. Covers requirements, forms, costs, timelines, and the differences between provinces.
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Separation vs Divorce in Canada: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Understand the legal difference between separation and divorce in Canada, when each applies, and why it matters for your rights and finances.
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Grounds for Divorce in Canada: Separation, Adultery, and Cruelty Explained
Canada recognizes three grounds for divorce: one-year separation, adultery, and cruelty. Learn how each works and which one applies to you.
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Parenting Time and Decision Making Responsibility After Divorce in Canada
How parenting time and decision making responsibility work after divorce in Canada. What courts consider and how to prepare.
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How to Choose the Right Family Lawyer in Canada
How to choose a family lawyer in Canada: what to look for, the questions to ask at a first consultation, how fees work and the red flags to watch for.
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How Much Does a Divorce Lawyer Cost in Canada?
Divorce lawyer costs in Canada range from $1,000 to $25,000+. Learn about retainers, hourly rates, flat fees, and how to keep costs manageable.
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How to Change Your Family Lawyer in Canada
Yes, you can change your family lawyer at any time. Here's how the switch works, what happens to your file and unpaid fees, and how to avoid delays.
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How Property Is Divided in a Divorce in Canada
How property division works in a Canadian divorce. Covers equalization, excluded property, and what happens to assets you brought into the marriage.
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Spousal Support in Canada: Who Pays, How Much, and for How Long
Who pays spousal support in Canada, how amounts are calculated using the SSAG, and how long payments typically last based on your situation.
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Child Support in Canada: How It's Calculated
How child support is calculated in Canada using the Federal Guidelines. Covers table amounts, Section 7 expenses, and shared parenting time.
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Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Canada?
Your rights to the family home during and after divorce in Canada. Covers exclusive possession, selling, buying out, and the matrimonial home exception.
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Divorce Mediation in Canada: How It Works, Costs, and What to Expect
How divorce mediation works in Canada, what it costs, when it's appropriate, and how it compares to litigation and collaborative law.
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Collaborative Divorce in Canada: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to collaborative divorce in Canada. How the process works, what happens if it breaks down, and typical costs.
Read articleDivorce Court Forms in Canada: A Province by Province Guide
Find the right divorce court forms for your province. Covers Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, with links to their official forms.
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Family Law Legal Aid in Canada: Am I Eligible?
Find out if you qualify for legal aid for your family law case in Canada: eligibility, what's covered, and how to apply in Ontario, BC and Alberta.
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Uncontested Divorce in Canada: How It Works and What It Costs
How uncontested divorce works in Canada when both spouses agree. Covers the process, timeline, costs, and whether you need a lawyer.
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Contested Divorce in Canada: Process, Timeline, and Costs
What to expect in a contested divorce in Canada. Covers the court process, conferences, motions, trial, costs, and realistic timelines.
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Common Law Separation in Canada: Your Rights and Obligations
Your legal rights during a common law separation in Canada. Covers property, support, and parenting across different provinces.
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Separation Agreements in Canada: What to Include and How to Make Them Enforceable
What to include in a separation agreement in Canada, how to make it enforceable, and why independent legal advice matters.
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Divorce Cost Guide: How Much Will Your Divorce Cost in Canada?
Estimate the total cost of your divorce in Canada based on your situation, province, and whether your case is contested or uncontested.
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What to Update After Your Divorce: A Complete Checklist
A complete checklist of everything to update after your divorce in Canada: name changes, ID, banking, insurance, wills, taxes, and beneficiary designations.
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Life After Divorce: A Practical Guide to Moving Forward
Practical guidance for life after divorce in Canada. Covers finances, co-parenting, emotional wellbeing, and planning your next chapter.
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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Canada? Realistic Timelines by Province
Realistic divorce timelines in Canada: uncontested divorces take 4 to 6 months, contested cases 1 to 3 years. What causes delays and how to avoid them.
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Dating During Separation in Canada: What You Need to Know
Can you date while separated in Canada? Learn how dating during separation can affect your divorce, child arrangements, and spousal support.
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Prenuptial Agreements in Canada: What They Cover, What They Cost, and How to Get One
A guide to prenuptial agreements (marriage contracts) in Canada: what they can and cannot cover, provincial requirements, and how to make them enforceable.
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How Divorce Affects Your Taxes in Canada
How separation and divorce affect your taxes in Canada: filing status, child benefits, spousal support deductions, RRSP transfers and CPP credit splitting.
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Dividing Pensions and RRSPs in a Canadian Divorce
How pensions, RRSPs, and retirement savings are divided in a Canadian divorce. Covers CPP credit splitting, tax-free RRSP transfers, and locked-in accounts.
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Moving After Divorce in Canada: Relocation Rules and Notice Requirements
The rules for relocating with your children after divorce in Canada: 60 day notice, objection rights, burden of proof, and what courts consider.
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How to Create a Parenting Plan in Canada: A Complete Guide
What to include in a parenting plan in Canada: parenting time schedules, decision making responsibility, holidays, communication and dispute resolution.
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Divorce and Business Ownership in Canada: Protecting Your Company
How divorce affects business owners in Canada. Covers business valuation, protecting your company, buy-sell agreements, and what courts consider.
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Family Violence and Protective Orders in Canada: What You Need to Know
How Canadian family law addresses family violence. Covers protective orders, safety planning, how violence affects parenting decisions, and where to get help.
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Grandparent Rights in Canada: Can Grandparents Get Parenting Time?
Can grandparents get court ordered contact with grandchildren in Canada? Learn about contact orders, when courts grant them, and how to apply.
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Uncoupled does not provide legal advice. The information provided is for general educational purposes only. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified family lawyer.