There are two types of divorce in Ontario: contested and uncontested divorce. Contested divorce means that you and your spouse are not in agreement with the terms of the divorce or separation. In most cases, issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, or asset division need to be discussed and planned out.
With an uncontested divorce, both you and your spouse are in complete agreement, seeking only to quickly finalize proceedings with court. An uncontested divorce is usually faster to process and much more cost-effective.
Contested Divorce Cost and Billing
For contested divorce cases, both spouses need to hire their own lawyers to represent them. In contested matters, lawyers typically charge an hourly fee to work on your case. The total cost of the divorce is determined by multiplying the number of hours by the hourly rate. Typically, for contested divorce cases, you sign a retainer agreement with the lawyer. A retainer agreement involves paying a lump sum upfront, from which the lawyer deducts their fees as they work on your file.
Uncontested Flat Rate Divorce Fees
For uncontested divorce cases, you and your spouse can hypothetically do it yourself without the need of a lawyer or law firm. You and your spouse are simply filling out government applications and filing them in court. This is by far the cheapest way to get a divorce and you only need to pay the court processing fee.
Another option is you and your spouse hire a family law firm like us to complete everything on your behalf. This includes dealing with court processing, process serving, form filing, generating agreements and addressing with your concerns. You would provide all the pertinent information to the lawyer or law firm, and they would handle everything on your behalf.
For more information about uncontested divorce pricing, click here. For contested divorce matters, our hourly rate is currently $300 for lawyers and $150 for law clerks. Get a free consultation to get started and let’s discuss your concerns.
About GTA Divorce
GTA Divorce is not just a ‘quick divorce service’. We are a professional law firm made up of young individuals who understand the value of time and commitment. We use the latest technology to make your life easier. We offer virtual appointments or in person at our office. We offer competitive flat rate pricing for uncontested divorces and marriage contracts like separation agreements and prenups. Fill out the form or popup to get started and someone from our office will reach out as soon as possible.