Once your Separation Agreement is signed and the one-year separation mark is reached, you can file a “Simple Divorce” (Form 8A) online via the Justice Services Online portal. Since your agreement already handles the “hard parts” (assets and kids), the court process is strictly administrative. You submit the application, wait for the court’s review, and a judge signs the order in their chambers.
Do I need a separation agreement if we don’t have kids?
Yes. Even without children, a separation agreement is vital to formally "waive" or set the terms for spousal support and to finalize the division of property and debts. Without a signed agreement, your ex-spouse could potentially...
