Divorce doesn’t have to be complicated, contentious, or expensive.
At Fletcher Barrow, we offer Simple Divorce services — designed for individuals who wish to end their marriage in a straightforward, efficient, and respectful manner.
If you and your spouse have resolved major issues such as property division, support, and parenting arrangements (if applicable), a Simple Divorce may be the ideal solution for you.
A Simple Divorce — sometimes called an Uncontested Divorce — is a legal process where one spouse files for divorce, asking only for the dissolution of the marriage.
It does not involve claims related to child custody, support, or division of property as part of the divorce application itself (those matters are either already settled or are dealt with separately).
A government-issued marriage certificate (or an acceptable alternative if not available).
You must have been living separate and apart for at least one year, or qualify under other grounds such as adultery or cruelty.
Either spouse must have lived in Ontario for at least 12 months immediately before applying.
Both parties must agree to the divorce or at least not oppose it.
Including your marriage certificate and basic personal information
Our team will handle the preparation and filing of all necessary paperwork.
In some cases, you must serve the other spouse with the divorce documents.
Once the spouse has been served (or if they consent), we submit additional paperwork to move the divorce forward.
The court reviews the application and issues a Divorce Order if everything is in order.
After 31 days from the Divorce Order, you can obtain an official Certificate of Divorce.
We can assist you in ordering a replacement marriage certificate or help with alternative documentation if needed.
If properly served and your spouse does not respond within the required time, the court can still proceed to grant the divorce.
Typically, 4–6 months from filing to receiving the final Divorce Order, depending on the court’s processing times.
At Fletcher Barrow, we are committed to making the divorce process as simple, smooth, and affordable as possible. Our caring team will guide you every step of the way, ensuring your rights are protected and your future is clear.