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Binding official sourceLaw / rule

Divorce Act

Official federal statute governing divorce and related parenting and support orders where the Divorce Act applies.

Department of Justice CanadaFull ActSource checked 2026-08-07
Binding official sourceLaw / rule

Family Law Act

Official Ontario statute addressing family property and equalization, support, domestic contracts and related family-law matters.

Government of OntarioFull ActSource checked 2026-08-07
Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 25A: Divorce Order

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Divorce Order. Its use depends on the governing rule, the issues in the case and any applicable court directions.

Key points

What this is

Ontario Court Services lists this as Form 25A, “Divorce Order”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2005-08-31 and effective 2006-04-30.

How to use this form

Read the form together with the current Family Law Rules and any applicable court orders, notices and practice directions. The governing rule determines when the form is required and how it is used.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 25A — Divorce OrderSource checked 2026-08-08
Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 36: Affidavit for Divorce

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Affidavit for Divorce. Its use depends on the governing rule, the issues in the case and any applicable court directions.

Key points

What this is

Ontario Court Services lists this as Form 36, “Affidavit for Divorce”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2024-03-31 and effective 2024-07-14.

How to use this form

Read the form together with the current Family Law Rules and any applicable court orders, notices and practice directions. The governing rule determines when the form is required and how it is used.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 36 — Affidavit for DivorceSource checked 2026-08-08
Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 36A: Certificate of Clerk (Divorce)

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Certificate of Clerk (Divorce). Its use depends on the governing rule, the issues in the case and any applicable court directions.

Key points

What this is

Ontario Court Services lists this as Form 36A, “Certificate of Clerk (Divorce)”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2020-11-30 and effective 2021-02-28.

How to use this form

Read the form together with the current Family Law Rules and any applicable court orders, notices and practice directions. The governing rule determines when the form is required and how it is used.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 36A — Certificate of Clerk (Divorce)Source checked 2026-08-08
Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 36B: Certificate of Divorce

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Certificate of Divorce. Its use depends on the governing rule, the issues in the case and any applicable court directions.

Key points

What this is

Ontario Court Services lists this as Form 36B, “Certificate of Divorce”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2005-08-31 and effective 2006-04-30.

How to use this form

Read the form together with the current Family Law Rules and any applicable court orders, notices and practice directions. The governing rule determines when the form is required and how it is used.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 36B — Certificate of DivorceSource checked 2026-08-08
Official court procedureOfficial form

Form 8A: Application (Divorce)

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Application (Divorce). Its use depends on the governing rule, the issues in the case and any applicable court directions.

Key points

What this is

Ontario Court Services lists this as Form 8A, “Application (Divorce)”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2024-03-31 and effective 2024-07-14.

How to use this form

Read the form together with the current Family Law Rules and any applicable court orders, notices and practice directions. The governing rule determines when the form is required and how it is used.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form 8A — Application (Divorce)Source checked 2026-08-08
Official court procedureOfficial form

Form A-25A: Divorce Order (one page)

Official Ontario family-law form or related court document: Divorce Order (one page). Its use depends on the governing rule, the issues in the case and any applicable court directions.

Key points

What this is

Ontario Court Services lists this as Form A-25A, “Divorce Order (one page)”.

Current official version

The current English version is version dated 2009-07-31 and effective 2009-07-31.

How to use this form

Read the form together with the current Family Law Rules and any applicable court orders, notices and practice directions. The governing rule determines when the form is required and how it is used.

Ontario Court ServicesFamily Law Rules Forms — Form A-25A — Divorce Order (one page)Source checked 2026-08-08