Ontario Simple Divorce Forms: Form 8A Guide & Checklist

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A simple divorce in Ontario uses a small, predictable set of court forms. Knowing which forms you need, and when, makes the process far less intimidating. This guide covers the Ontario simple divorce forms in the order you’ll use them, plus a checklist. For a section-by-section walkthrough of the application itself, see our Form 8A complete guide.

The core simple divorce forms

Blank forms are published on the Ontario Court Forms website. Always check you’re using the current version, because outdated forms can be rejected.

Form 8A for a simple divorce

In a simple divorce, you fill out Form 8A as the applicant and name your spouse as the respondent. You’ll indicate that this is a simple application asking for a divorce only. The form covers:

• your and your spouse’s details;
• the date and place of marriage;
• the ground for divorce (usually separation, with your separation date);
• residence in Ontario for at least one year;
• details of any children; and
• what you’re asking for (divorce, and possibly costs).

Form 6B: Affidavit of Service

After the court issues your application, a process server (not you) personally serves your spouse and swears Form 6B describing how and when service happened. You file it with the court. It’s the proof the judge needs that your spouse knew about the case.

Form 36: Affidavit for Divorce

Once the response period ends (30 days, or 60 if your spouse was served outside Canada and the U.S.), you swear Form 36. It confirms the facts in your application, the separation, that there’s no chance of reconciliation, and, if you have children, the child support arrangements. The judge relies on it to grant your divorce without a hearing, so it must be complete and accurate.

Form 25A: Divorce Order

This is the draft order. The court typically asks for copies and stamped, addressed envelopes so the signed order can be sent to both spouses.

Simple divorce checklist

• Original or certified marriage certificate (translated if needed)
• Completed and signed Form 8A
• $224 filing fee (or fee waiver approval)
• Spouse served by a process server; Form 6B completed
• Response period passed
• Form 36 sworn before a commissioner
• Form 25A plus required copies and envelopes
• Child support information, if you have children
• $445 set-down fee

Want the documents and information list too? See the simple divorce application checklist.

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Frequently asked questions

This article is general legal information for Ontario residents, not legal advice about your situation. Laws, court forms and fees change; contact us to confirm how they apply to you.