The $999 Uncontested Divorce: A 2026 Guide to Simple Divorce in Ontario
An uncontested divorce can be a practical way to end a marriage when the divorce is not disputed. Woodstone Law offers a $999 plus HST legal service for eligible uncontested divorce matters. Court fees and other disbursements are separate. Confirm the scope, eligibility and total expected charges with our team before retaining us.
What Is a Simple or Uncontested Divorce?
A simple divorce application asks the court for a divorce only. It does not ask the court to decide property division, spousal support or parenting disputes as part of that application. An uncontested matter proceeds without disputed claims requiring a contested hearing. A lawyer can assess the appropriate application and any other issues that need attention.
If you have children, the court must be satisfied that reasonable child support arrangements have been made. Having a separation agreement, or having no children or jointly owned property, does not by itself establish eligibility for divorce. See the Divorce Act.
Can I Apply Before One Year of Separation?
You can begin an application based on separation before a full year has passed, but the court generally cannot grant the divorce on that ground until you have lived separate and apart for at least one year. Separate residency requirements apply: ordinarily, at least one spouse must have been habitually resident in the province for the year immediately before proceedings begin. Other grounds and exceptional circumstances require separate assessment. Read Justice Canada’s divorce guidance.
What Court Fees Should I Budget For?
Government fees are separate from the firm’s legal fee. The published provincial fees include $214 to file an application and $445 for the later hearing-list stage. A separate $10 federal divorce registry fee generally applies, bringing these charges to $669 when all apply. Confirm current fees when filing; other disbursements may arise.
Sources: Ontario’s filing guidance and the federal registry fee order. People who cannot afford provincial court fees may apply for a fee waiver; eligibility and coverage must be assessed.
How Can Woodstone Law Help?
Our team can assess whether the uncontested divorce service fits your circumstances and help prepare the required application and supporting documents within the agreed scope. Court acceptance, timing and the final order remain subject to court review. We do not guarantee approval or a particular completion date.
Bring your marriage certificate if available, separation date, any existing agreement or court order, and information about children and support arrangements. Visit our Family Law Services page or book a free consultation to discuss next steps.
Updated September 29, 2026. General information only; advice depends on your circumstances. Read our disclaimers.
