Ontario Uncontested "Desk Divorce" Kit
File your Application (Form 8A). Submit your Affidavit (Form 36). Finalize your divorce without stepping foot in a courtroom.
In Ontario, if you file a Joint Application for Divorce, you can skip serving your spouse. The judge reviews your file in their office as a "Desk Divorce." Our kit provides the Form 8A, Form 36, and Form 25A templates, plus a Continuing Record assembly checklist, so your paperwork is built the way Ontario courts expect it.
Includes Form 8A, Affidavit (36), Divorce Order (25A) & Continuing Record checklist.
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Built around the current state or province workflow for uncontested cases.
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Do You Qualify for a Desk Divorce?
To skip the courtroom appearance, your divorce must be truly uncontested.
Use this kit if:
- ✓ You or your spouse has lived in Ontario for at least 1 year.
- ✓ You are filing based on 1-year separation.
- ✓ Your spouse will not contest the divorce (or will sign a Joint Application).
- ✓ You agree on all parenting, support, and property issues and aren't asking the court to order them.
- ✓ You still have (or can obtain) your original marriage certificate.
Talk to a lawyer if:
- ✕ You have lived in Ontario for less than 1 year.
- ✕ Your spouse is filing a "Form 10: Answer."
- ✕ You need to apply for an emergency protection order.
- ✕ You have complex corporate assets or disputed property.
- ✕ You want the court to decide (not just record) parenting time or decision-making responsibility.
Why Choose an Affidavit Kit?
In Ontario, you don't need a trial for an uncontested divorce. You can file a Form 36: Affidavit for Divorce. This document acts as your testimony. Our kit ensures this critical document is formatted correctly so the judge can sign your Form 25A Divorce Order in their office.
Save Thousands
ON lawyers typically charge $2,000 - $4,500 for uncontested divorces. Our kit is a one-time fee of $129 (court filing fees of about $669 are separate and paid directly to the court).
Skip the Hearing
Our kit provides the specific Affidavit (Form 36) that replaces oral testimony, allowing you to finalize the divorce by mail (Desk Divorce).
The Cost of Divorce in ON
That's money in your pocket for your fresh start.
Mandatory Ontario court fees (~$669) apply either way and are paid separately to the court.
What's Included: Official Superior Court Forms
We provide the standard forms accepted by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Form 8A Application
The document that starts your divorce. We guide you on how to fill this out for a sole or Joint Application.
Core Legal Documents
Includes the correct packet for your situation:
Federal Forms
Includes the Registration of Divorce Proceedings form required by the Federal Department of Justice.
Not included: your original Marriage Certificate (you'll need to provide your own) and Form 35.1, which only applies if you're asking the court to order parenting time or decision-making responsibility.
Valid for filing in all Superior Court of Justice locations in Ontario.
How It Works
A simple roadmap to get your Divorce Order in Ontario.
File Application
Fill out Form 8A (Joint or Sole) with our kit and file it with the court along with your marriage certificate (approx. $224 filing fee). Joint applicants also file Form 36 and a draft Form 25A at this step.
Serve (Sole Only)
Sole applicants must serve their spouse and wait 30 days (60 if served outside Canada/the US) for a response. Joint applicants skip this step entirely.
Set Down
Sole applicants file the Affidavit for Divorce (Form 36) and draft Divorce Order (Form 25A), then pay the set-down fee (approx. $445). The judge then reviews the complete file in chambers.
Divorce Order
The divorce is effective 31 days after the judge signs Form 25A. You can then request your Certificate of Divorce ($25 fee).
Simple Pricing vs. Lawyer Fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost (excl. court fees) | $129 | $2,500+ |
| Process Control | You set the pace (DIY) | Lawyer schedule |
| Includes Forms? | Yes (Form 8A, 36, 25A) | Yes |
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Real stories from people who successfully completed their divorce with PlainDivorce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
"What is a Joint Application (Form 8A)?"
A Joint Application is where both spouses sign the divorce papers together. This is the fastest way to get divorced in Ontario because it eliminates the need to "serve" documents on your spouse.
"What is the Affidavit for Divorce (Form 36)?"
The Affidavit for Divorce is a sworn document where you state the facts of your marriage, separation, and arrangements for children. It serves as your testimony so you don't have to appear in court.
"How much are the court filing fees?"
Ontario court fees are approximately $669 total, separate from the kit price. You pay about $224 ($214 application fee + $10 federal registration fee) when you file the Application (Form 8A), and $445 when you file the Affidavit and set the case down for judgment.
"When does an Ontario divorce become final?"
The divorce becomes effective on the 31st day after the judge signs the Divorce Order (Form 25A). Once this appeal period passes, you can request your Certificate of Divorce ($25 fee).
"Does this kit cover parenting time or child support orders?"
This kit is built for a divorce-only Desk Divorce, where you and your spouse have already agreed on parenting, support, and property and aren't asking the court to decide them. If you want the court to formally order parenting time or decision-making responsibility, you'll also need Form 35.1, which isn't part of this kit — in that situation, or if there's any disagreement, we recommend speaking with a family lawyer or legal clinic.
Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice or represent you in court. The Ontario Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product.
Court rules and filing fees (approx. $669 total) vary and can change. You are responsible for verifying current requirements with the Superior Court of Justice.