Online divorce document services exist for Canadian couples — but coverage is more limited than in the US. Here’s exactly which provinces are covered, how the process works under Canadian law, and what’s different about divorce north of the border.
OnlineDivorce.com covers five Canadian provinces:
Quebec, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the territories are not currently covered. You’ll need to work with a local family law lawyer or use court self-help resources.
Canadian divorce is governed primarily by the federal Divorce Act — a single national law that applies in all provinces. This contrasts with the US, where divorce law is entirely state-specific. Provinces have their own family law statutes that govern property division and support, but the divorce itself follows the federal Divorce Act.
Under the Canadian Divorce Act, the primary no-fault ground is one year of separation. Unlike US states where irreconcilable differences requires no proof, Canadian divorce requires proof that the couple has lived apart for at least one year continuously before the divorce is granted.
Important nuance: ‘lived apart’ doesn’t necessarily mean different addresses. Couples can be considered legally separated while sharing a residence if they were living ‘separate and apart’ — separate sleeping arrangements, separate meals, no marital intimacy, and both spouses acknowledging the relationship was over.
The Divorce Act allows fault grounds — adultery and physical or mental cruelty — that allow filing before the one-year separation period. These are rarely used because they require proof and the one-year rule provides an adequate path for most couples.
Unlike the divorce itself (federal law), property division is governed by each province’s own family law statute. This means property division rules vary by province — equalization of net family property in Ontario, equitable distribution in BC, and so on.
OnlineDivorce.com covers Alberta, BC, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Check eligibility free — the one-year separation period must be complete before filing.
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