In Ontario, most people will ask this question: How much does a divorce cost? It all depends on the case, as a divorce can run from a few hundred dollars up to several thousand.

It depends on where you will file for divorce, as divorce laws differ from one state to the next. You will also need to consider the cost of the lawyer fees and how complicated your relationship is at the time of filing for Uncontested divorce in Ontario.

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If there are no children involved or communal property, this is the cheapest way to divorce. The petition is all you need. Most of the time, you don't even require an attorney. The filing fees usually cost less than $500. If there is no property or children to dispute, there is no need to address custody or ownership issues.

The cost of divorce is generally higher for those with more complicated situations. If you have two children under the age of 18 at the time of your divorce, and a family home, you can reach an amicable agreement with your ex-spouse on who gets custody, the visit rights of each spouse, who stays in the home, and how assets and debts will be divided.

This can be done with the help of an attorney and will be considered an uncontested divorce. This will save both you and your spouse a lot of money, time, and emotional pain by having everything settled upon filing.

In Ontario, You will need a lawyer to help you if there are disputes over property or child custody. While the costs will increase, divorce mediation can help to keep them in check. Divorce mediations can be a great alternative to court litigation. Divorce mediation can dramatically reduce the cost of a contested divorcement.