Ontario Divorce Lawyer Role in a Contested Divorce Case

Contested Divorce

Understanding a Contested Divorce in Ontario

A contested divorce in Ontario occurs when spouses cannot reach an agreement on one or more key issues related to the breakdown of their marriage. Under Canada’s Divorce Act, a divorce can only be granted if the marriage has broken down, typically proven by living separately for at least one year, or through cases involving adultery or cruelty. However, when there are disagreements over matters such as property division, child custody and parenting time, or spousal support, the divorce becomes contested.

Contested divorces often involve: