simple uncontensted divorce question

[mickscool]

hi Friends,
I have been married since last one and a half year now..no kids, in ontario.I want to file an uncontensted divorce application,but it states that we should stay separate for atleast 1 year before I apply.So does that mean,I cant apply now,start staying separate from my wife and apply after one year??
Thanks
Mick

 

[logicalvelocity]

To my understanding, you have to be separate for 1 year before you apply unless you are divorcing on other grounds such as adultery or mental and physical abuse.

 

[nikitaforce]

That is my understanding as well...but Jeff may have a loophole!

 

[Jeff]

Hi mickscool and welcome to the forums!

Yes, you need to be separated for 1 year prior to your divorce being granted. However, if you're trying to get things done as quickly as possible, you could start about 2 months before that to ensure that your divorce happens as quickly as possible after you hit one year.