Can I start the Application for Divorce?

[ForumUser]

Earlier this year, my former spouse , upon signing our Separation Agreement, agreed to start the Application for a Divorce. She has not done so.

Can I start the Application myself?

I have discovered that my marriage was never certified.

I do not have a marriage certificate.

Will this pose a problem in obtaining a divorce?

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

You may want to contact the nearest Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) for some information.

You can find some detailed information regarding Family Law Information Centres (FLIC) on the Ministry of the Attorney General website.

Here is an excerpt,

FLIC services are available in family courts across Ontario. At the FLIC you can find information about separation and divorce and related family law issues, family justice services, alternative forms of dispute resolution, local community resources and court processes.

Information and Referral Coordinators (IRCs) are available at designated times to help you understand your needs and to make referrals to appropriate services. IRCs can give you information about family mediation and other ways to solve your issues without going to court.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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