Getting an uncontested or simple divorce is thought by many to be a straightforward process. As a result many people who try to do their divorce on their own are surprised when a judge refuses to grant the divorce. There is no absolute right to a divorce. Ontario Family Law sets out several reasons that a judge must refuse to grand a divorce, even when the couple needs it quickly to get remarried to new partners. They range from child support problems, to service issues, to attempts at fraud, to problems with a religions divorce, to the spouses not being entitled to get divorced in Ontario, to several more reasons. It is important that separated spouses who want a divorce, know all the reasons that compel a judge to refuse that divorce, so they are not stuck rescheduling a wedding or having other problems
In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, explains reasons that a judge can refuse a divorce to help separated couples succeed in becoming divorced. This episode is critical for all separated couples who want to get a divorce, particularly those that are trying to get an uncontested divorce on their own, so that they can avoid the problems that can keep them from getting divorced. There is a video version of this episodes available on YouTube.
If you found this episode helpful, check out these other episodes on similar topics:
67 - How Long Does It Take To Get Divorced in Ontario?
56 - Will my Ex Get My House If I Divorce?
55 - Can You Get Divorced in Canada?
51 - Who Pays the Cost of an Ontario Divorce?
44 - Can You Be Better Off Financially If You Divorce?
40 - How to Keep Your Money in Separation and Divorce
11 - Child Support’s Special and Extraordinary Expenses
10 - Child Support in Ontario/Canada: Who Pays and How Much?
3 - Divorce - What Does It Mean? How Do I Get One?
The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law, which is available as a $9.99 KindleeBook, Kobo eBook, or iBook for your iPad or iPhone and as a paperback from Amazon and better bookstores.
