If you are researching a divorce or separation in Ontario, the Ontario Dispute Resolution Platform offers a suite of educational tools and resources that will clarify your legal rights, help you to make smart decisions, create a personalized separation plan, and provide you with continued support.
In Ontario, you must first clearly tell your spouse that it is your intention to separate. This date will become your Date of Separation. Your divorce will not be granted before one year from your Date of Separation.
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You do not need to go to court to negotiate your personal matters. In fact, in most cases it will be faster and less expensive if you and your spouse can negotiate without involving of the court.
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“Fair and equitable” separation of your family’s assets begins with you and your partner properly disclosing all of your financial information.
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THE MEDIATION PROCESS
Mediation is a more amicable divorce process where you and your spouse can together seek the assistance of a neutral family professional who will help you to create a Separation Agreement without going to court.
THE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS
The Collaborative Process is similar to the mediation process but different from a traditional litigated divorce in that you and your spouse agree to work together and work with a team of trained dispute resolution professionals to reach a balanced Separation Agreement without going to court.
THE LITIGATION PROCESS
Litigation is the traditional divorce process used to create a Separation Agreement between spouses. In the Litigation process you do not deal directly with your spouse yourself but instead hire a litigation lawyer to work on your behalf to negotiate your separation agreement.
If you are researching a divorce or separation in Ontario, the Ontario Dispute Resolution Platform offers a suite of educational tools and resources that will clarify your legal rights, help you to make smart decisions, create a personalized separation plan, and provide you with continued support. You can sign up for the Ontario Dispute Resolution Platform for free by clicking the link below. The educational resources are freely available and can be accessed at no charge. If you require professional support or additional services, the Ontario Dispute Resolution Platform will connect you to the professionals that are appropriate for your situation.
