Ontario does not have a formal legal separation process. Unlike other jurisdictions, there’s no court order, government certificate, or official document that declares you “legally separated” in this province. Separation begins the moment you and your spouse decide to live separate and apart, either under the same roof or in different homes, with the intention of ending your relationship. That simple fact, however, doesn’t mean separation is straightforward or that your rights are automatically protected.
Many people searching for information about legal separation in Ontario are facing one of life’s …
