I am in Ontario.
Spouse and I are separated and both have lawyers for independent legal advice, separation agreement and (maybe if we dont do ourselves) the actual divorce filings.
Spouse and I are very amicable and want to complete everything as easy and least expensive as possible. Neither wants to go to court - very very very tiny chance of that happening.
There will be property division and spousal support but no kids involved or any marital home/fixed assets.
We will get lawyers to draw up formal separation agreement based on what spouse and I agree to together.
Lawyers involved seem reasonable but seem to be typical lawyers - "Fill out form 13.1 and leave it all to us" - ugh fee grab I smell, typical lawyers albeit less greasy than average....
I have come across some sources that seem to say that one does ***not*** have to use or file with Court the "Form 13.1 Financial Statement" if applying for "Joint Divorce" where parties have agreed on property division and spousal support or "Simple Application" - for example:
https://lisagelman.com/divorce/how-to-get-a-divorce-without-a-lawyer/
https://stepstojustice.ca/questions/family-law/what-financial-statement-what-documents-do-i-have-give-my-partner
Spouse and I are willing to disclose finances to one another (using Form 13.1 as guide) in writing and have lawyers review/approve but would like to avoid Form 13.1 and especially filing Form 13.1 with court - because of work involved, cost and privacy. My questions:
Q1. Are the above (see URLs) correct re: not having to use or file 13.1 for Joint or Simple? Surprise surprise the "welcome to the firm" paperwork both our respective lawyers provided us do not even mention Simple/Joint and just seem to leave impression that "General Application" is the (only) process. Ugh lawyers. Don't get me wrong - a good lawyer is worth weight in gold - unfortunately those are not the rule just the exception IMHO.
Q2. If one did have to file 13.1 with Court, how is it kept private? Who could see it after filing/how is it kept private?
Thanks!
Spouse and I are separated and both have lawyers for independent legal advice, separation agreement and (maybe if we dont do ourselves) the actual divorce filings.
Spouse and I are very amicable and want to complete everything as easy and least expensive as possible. Neither wants to go to court - very very very tiny chance of that happening.
There will be property division and spousal support but no kids involved or any marital home/fixed assets.
We will get lawyers to draw up formal separation agreement based on what spouse and I agree to together.
Lawyers involved seem reasonable but seem to be typical lawyers - "Fill out form 13.1 and leave it all to us" - ugh fee grab I smell, typical lawyers albeit less greasy than average....
I have come across some sources that seem to say that one does ***not*** have to use or file with Court the "Form 13.1 Financial Statement" if applying for "Joint Divorce" where parties have agreed on property division and spousal support or "Simple Application" - for example:
https://lisagelman.com/divorce/how-to-get-a-divorce-without-a-lawyer/
https://stepstojustice.ca/questions/family-law/what-financial-statement-what-documents-do-i-have-give-my-partner
Spouse and I are willing to disclose finances to one another (using Form 13.1 as guide) in writing and have lawyers review/approve but would like to avoid Form 13.1 and especially filing Form 13.1 with court - because of work involved, cost and privacy. My questions:
Q1. Are the above (see URLs) correct re: not having to use or file 13.1 for Joint or Simple? Surprise surprise the "welcome to the firm" paperwork both our respective lawyers provided us do not even mention Simple/Joint and just seem to leave impression that "General Application" is the (only) process. Ugh lawyers. Don't get me wrong - a good lawyer is worth weight in gold - unfortunately those are not the rule just the exception IMHO.
Q2. If one did have to file 13.1 with Court, how is it kept private? Who could see it after filing/how is it kept private?
Thanks!
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