Tag: Reopening a Divorce File
Can a Divorce Lawyer Help You Reopen a Closed Divorce Case?
Understanding When a Divorce Case Can Be Reopened
In Ontario, a divorce case is considered “closed” once a final divorce order or judgment has been granted by the court. However, there are limited circumstances where a closed case can be revisited.
Legal Grounds to Reopen a Divorce in Ontario
While the Family Law Act and the Divorce Act aim to finalise matters efficiently, the court may agree to reopen a closed divorce case if exceptional circumstances exist. Some legal grounds include: