Uncontested Divorce
An uncontested divorce ends your marriage without a court hearing when neither spouse opposes it. We prepare and file the application for you.
Overview
Uncontested Divorce in Surrey, BC
An uncontested divorce is one where neither spouse opposes the divorce. In BC it is granted by the Supreme Court, usually on paper without anyone attending court, once you have been separated for at least one year and one of you has lived in BC for the past 12 months.
We prepare a sole application: one of you applies and serves the other, including where your spouse lives outside BC or does not respond, as long as they do not oppose the divorce. The court also needs to be satisfied that reasonable arrangements are in place for any children, including child support. We prepare the application, check these documents with you and file it with the court.
We act for one of you, and we do not prepare joint applications. Your spouse can speak to their own lawyer or be unrepresented. If your spouse disputes the divorce or its terms, contact our office early and we will talk through your options.
Why Cube Law
Why Work With Cube Law on Your Separation Agreement?
Forms Prepared and Filed for You
We prepare the application, gather the supporting documents and file them with the BC Supreme Court, so a straightforward file is not held up by a technicality.
Children and Support Checked
If you have children, we check that your child support arrangements are documented before filing, because the court needs to be satisfied they are reasonable.
Fee Confirmed Before We Start
Uncontested divorces start from a quoted fee, shown in the price section above, with taxes and court fees extra. We confirm the quote before work begins. See our uncontested divorce lawyer in Surrey page for the starting fees.
Pricing
Clear, Upfront Pricing
Uncontested divorce – no children
Starting fee for an uncontested divorce where your spouse does not oppose the divorce. Taxes and disbursements, including court filing fees, are extra. The final quote depends on the type of application and your documents.
Starting at
$1,800 + T&D
Uncontested divorce – with children
Starting fee for an uncontested divorce where your spouse does not oppose the divorce. Taxes and disbursements, including court filing fees, are extra. The final quote depends on the type of application and your documents.
Starting at
$2,200 + T&D
Prices marked all-in include our legal fee, GST and PST and the items listed with the price. Costs listed as paid separately are charged at actual cost, and prices marked + tax have tax added. Fixed fees apply to standard matters; complex or non-standard files may be quoted separately after an initial consultation. Prices may change if government or third-party charges change or the scope of the work changes.
How It Works
What Happens After You Reach Out
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Quote + Intake
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Retainer Secures Your File
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We Get to Work
Updates as your matter moves through to resolution.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an uncontested divorce in BC?
An uncontested divorce is one where neither spouse opposes the divorce or its terms. The application is filed with the BC Supreme Court, and the judge can usually grant the divorce on paper, without a hearing, if the forms are complete and the arrangements for any children are reasonable. We prepare and file the application for you.
Do I have to go to court for an uncontested divorce?
Usually not. In most uncontested divorces nobody attends court, because the judge reviews the filed documents and signs the divorce order. You still need a court order for the divorce to be legal, so the application must be filed with the BC Supreme Court and approved.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in BC?
Typically three to six months from filing, and sometimes longer. The time depends on how complete your documents are and on the court’s processing times. You can file before you have been separated for a year, but the divorce will not be granted until the year has passed.
What do I need to apply for an uncontested divorce?
You need your marriage certificate or registration of marriage, the date you separated, proof that one of you has lived in BC for 12 months, and details of the arrangements for any children, including child support. If you have a separation agreement, we also review it before filing.
Can we apply for the divorce together?
Couples can file a joint application, but we act for one spouse only, so we prepare a sole application. One of you applies and the other is served, and it stays uncontested if your spouse does not oppose it. Your spouse can speak to their own lawyer or be unrepresented. Contact our office to talk it through.
Can I apply if my spouse lives outside BC or does not respond?
Often yes. A sole application can proceed uncontested if your spouse lives outside BC or does not respond after being served, as long as they do not oppose the divorce. If your spouse later opposes it, contact our office and we will talk through your options.
When can I remarry after a divorce?
A divorce takes effect 31 days after the court grants the order, if no appeal is filed. You will need your Certificate of Divorce, which confirms the divorce is final, before you can remarry. We tell you when the order is granted and how to request the certificate.
How much does an uncontested divorce cost?
Uncontested divorces start from a quoted fee, shown in the price section above, with taxes and court filing fees extra. The final quote depends on the type of application and your documents. Contact our office and we confirm the fee before work begins.
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