Divorce Lawyer in Mississauga

Divorce is a court judgment which legally dissolves or ends the marriage between two people. Under the Canadian Divorce Act, grounds for divorce can be attained in three ways:

The spouses have been living separately for at least one year.
The spouse against whom the divorce is sought has committed adultery.
The spouse against whom the divorce is sought has treated the other spouse with physical or mental cruelty.

You must meet the one-year separation requirement by the time the divorce is finalized. However, you can file for divorce before completing that year. You might be deemed as living separate and apart even while sharing the same home, depending on your specific situation. Courts typically need solid proof that spouses no longer have a marital relationship despite cohabiting. If you're uncertain about your separation status, we can help you determine if you meet the separation requirement for a divorce.

An application for divorce can be contested. This typically involves one party seeking relief beyond just obtaining a divorce, such as child support or spousal support. Uncontested divorce is a divorce proceeding where no relief other than a divorce is being sought. That means the issues of child support, decision-making authority (formerly custody), and parenting time (formerly access) have been resolved. Property equalization and spousal support have also been settled through a separation agreement or court order. For a divorce to be considered uncontested, you must be separated for at least one year. Additionally, there should be no issues with serving your spouse, and your spouse must not file an answer. The price for handling an uncontested divorce is usually a fixed price.

Monika Curyk’s Law Office in Mississauga, with her 15 years of divorce law experience, has been assisting clients with separation and divorce from the start. Our goal is to secure the best possible outcome in each case, ensuring you start your life after marriage in the strongest position possible.