My wife and I have been separated for a year now. We don't have any separation forms signed, though, nothing is being contested.
Question 1: is it necessary to have some sort of Separation Form signed before proceeding with the divorce process?
Ours is/will be a fairly straight forward divorce. No children, and no property. Since we are in agreement, the divorce is not being contested. Yes, we could apply with a JOINT application, but I am currently living in Quebec and my spouse is living in Toronto. Having all the papers signed by both of us would require much back and forth (courier or mail).
To make things simpler she could make a SIMPLE Application. After the 30 day default period, she would be the only one needed to sign papers.
Question 2: this may sound weird, but ... will getting served with divorce papers look bad against me, legally, socially or any other way? Are there any NEGATIVE reasons for using the SIMPLE method? If not, why not just use this method rather than the JOINT method (which would require more signatures and delay the process because of the mailing back & forth)?
Question 3: If we go with the SIMPLE application, I need only "accept service of the application". Does that mean I need to sign the application when it arrives and send it back to my spouse? Once this application gets sent to me, do I need to do anything? Nothing at all to sign?
Question 4: If NO CLAIM is made for support or property or possessions, etc., are any Income Tax returns or financial statements required, as part of the divorce application?
Any answers to these questions would be most appreciated.
Question 1: is it necessary to have some sort of Separation Form signed before proceeding with the divorce process?
Ours is/will be a fairly straight forward divorce. No children, and no property. Since we are in agreement, the divorce is not being contested. Yes, we could apply with a JOINT application, but I am currently living in Quebec and my spouse is living in Toronto. Having all the papers signed by both of us would require much back and forth (courier or mail).
To make things simpler she could make a SIMPLE Application. After the 30 day default period, she would be the only one needed to sign papers.
Question 2: this may sound weird, but ... will getting served with divorce papers look bad against me, legally, socially or any other way? Are there any NEGATIVE reasons for using the SIMPLE method? If not, why not just use this method rather than the JOINT method (which would require more signatures and delay the process because of the mailing back & forth)?
Question 3: If we go with the SIMPLE application, I need only "accept service of the application". Does that mean I need to sign the application when it arrives and send it back to my spouse? Once this application gets sent to me, do I need to do anything? Nothing at all to sign?
Question 4: If NO CLAIM is made for support or property or possessions, etc., are any Income Tax returns or financial statements required, as part of the divorce application?
Any answers to these questions would be most appreciated.
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