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By LegalMatters Staff • Divorce rates have been falling in Canada since the 1990s however there were still close to 43,000 divorces granted in this country in 2020, the latest result available.
Dissolving a marriage is governed by federal law although provinces and territories are responsible for the processes of getting a divorce. The only way to legally end a marriage is to get a divorce, which is an order signed by a family judge that complies with the Divorce Act. This legislation addresses issues such as child support, spousal support and parenting arrangements for children in divorce cases.
Prior to 1968, there was no federal divorce legislation in Canada. Instead, each province or territory had its own laws. In fact, from 1840 to 1968 many divorces were granted by private acts of the Parliament of Canada. For more, click here.
