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Legal Grounds for a Contested Divorce in Ontario – What You Need to Know
Understanding the Legal Grounds for Divorce in Canada
Canada operates under a No-Fault Divorce System, which means that spouses do not need to prove wrongdoing or misconduct to obtain a divorce. However, the Divorce Act provides three legal grounds under which a couple can seek a divorce:
- Separation for at Least One Year
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- This is the most commonly used ground for divorce in Canada.
- Spouses must have lived separately for at least 12 consecutive months before a divorce is granted.