FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions About Your Divorce?

Questions About
Your Divorce?

Questions About Your Divorce?

Woman considering questions about the Ontario divorce process
Woman considering questions about the Ontario divorce process

Find answers to common questions about our Ontario

joint and uncontested divorce services, pricing, court

filing, and what to expect.

Find answers to common questions about

our Ontario joint and uncontested divorce

services, pricing, court filing, and what

to expect.

See How it Works

Woman considering questions about the Ontario divorce process
Woman considering questions about the Ontario divorce process
Client reviewing information about starting a divorce in Ontario

Getting Started

Getting Started

Getting Started

Client reviewing information about starting a divorce in Ontario
Client reviewing information about starting a divorce in Ontario

How much does a divorce cost?

Our flat legal fee is $995 + HST, plus applicable disbursements. Court filing fees and other applicable expenses are additional.

What divorce services does Discount Divorce Ontario provide?

How do I get started?

How do I check if I qualify?

Do I need to know whether I want a joint or uncontested divorce before I start?

Can I complete the process online?

Who provides the divorce services?

Eligibility and divorce types information for Ontario divorce clients
Eligibility and divorce types information for Ontario divorce clients

Eligibility & Divorce Types


Eligibility & Divorce Types

Eligibility & Divorce Types

Eligibility and divorce types information for Ontario divorce clients
Eligibility and divorce types information for Ontario divorce clients

What is the difference between a joint divorce and an uncontested divorce?

In a joint divorce, both spouses apply for the divorce together. In an uncontested divorce, one spouse starts the application and the other spouse does not oppose the divorce.

How do I know if I qualify for a joint divorce?

How do I know if I qualify for an uncontested divorce?

Can I get divorced if my spouse does not agree to the divorce?

Can I use your divorce service if we have children?

Can I use your service if we have unresolved issues about property, support, or parenting?

Ontario divorce process overview showing application, document review, affidavits, court filing and divorce order.
Ontario divorce process overview showing application, document review, affidavits, court filing and divorce order.

The Divorce Process


The Divorce Process

The Divorce Process

Client reviewing information about starting a divorce in Ontario
Client reviewing information about starting a divorce in Ontario

What happens after I start my divorce with Discount Divorce Ontario?

Once you get started, you’ll complete our secure intake and provide the information and documents we need. We’ll use that information to prepare the required divorce documents and guide your matter through the filing process.

What happens after my matter is accepted?

If your matter is accepted, we’ll send you an identity verification link. Once your identity is verified, Cordaie Paralegal Services will send you a retainer agreement. After the retainer is signed and payment is completed, we’ll send you the detailed intake form and begin preparing your divorce documents.

What happens after my matter is accepted?

Once you retain us, you'll complete our secure intake and provide the information and documents we need. We'll use that information to prepare the required divorce documents and guide your matter through the filing process.

What documents will I need to provide?

Who prepares and files my divorce documents?

Does my spouse have to be served with the divorce documents?

Will I have to go to court?

How will I know what is happening with my divorce?

Ontario divorce process overview showing application, document review, affidavits, court filing and divorce order.
Ontario divorce process overview showing application, document review, affidavits, court filing and divorce order.

Fees & Court Filing


Fees & Court Filing

Fees & Court Filing

Ontario divorce process overview showing application, document review, affidavits, court filing and divorce order.
Ontario divorce process overview showing application, document review, affidavits, court filing and divorce order.

How much does your divorce service cost?

Our legal fee is $995 + HST, plus applicable disbursements. Court filing fees and other applicable expenses are additional. The same legal fee applies to eligible joint and uncontested divorces.

What is included in the $995 legal fee?

Are court fees included in the $995?

What are disbursements?

Do I have to file the divorce documents with the court myself?

Will I know about additional costs before they are incurred?

Parent and child representing family considerations during divorce
Parent and child representing family considerations during divorce

Children & Other Issues

Children & Other Issues

Children & Other Issues

Parent and child representing family considerations during divorce
Parent and child representing family considerations during divorce

Can I get divorced if we have children?

Yes. Having children does not prevent you from getting divorced. We’ll ask for information about your children and any existing parenting and child support arrangements to determine whether your divorce is suitable for the services we provide.

Do parenting arrangements have to be settled before we get divorced?

What happens if child support is being paid?

What if child support has not been arranged yet?

Can you resolve property or spousal support issues as part of my divorce?

What if my spouse and I disagree about parenting, support, or property?

Ready to See If You Qualify?

Take our quick eligibility check to see if your divorce may qualify for our $995 flat-fee service. Fee is plus HST & disbursements.

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Ready to See If You Qualify?

Take our quick eligibility check to see if your divorce may qualify for our $995 flat-fee service. Fee is plus HST & disbursements.

Check My Eligibility →