Are divorce records public in Ontario Canada?

Are divorce records public in Ontario Canada?

Divorce files are usually filed at the county courthouse where the divorce hearing took place. Are Ontario divorce records public? All Canadian provinces, except for Quebec, presume that all civil and family litigation matters are public.

Can you look up divorce records in Canada?

For divorce records from 1979 to Present, you must go to the local Courthouse of the Superior Court of Justice where the divorce was filed. The divorce files are only available through that Courthouse. In Toronto you would contact the Family Law Office on University Ave.

How can I find out if someone is divorced in Ontario?

To contact the Registry:

1. call 613-957-4519; or.
2. for the hearing impaired only 1-800-267-7676; or.
3. complete a Search Request Form (HTML) (PDF) and send it to the address provided on the form.

How can you find out if someone is married in Canada?

Marriages are recorded in civil registration and/or in parish registers / church records. Our Births, Marriages and Deaths Recorded in Canada database is an index to a few collections held at Library and Archives Canada that include some references to marriages.

How long does a divorce take in CA?

six months
After the dissolution case is filed, how long does it take to get a divorce? Once you file the divorce petition and serve it on your spouse, you will have to wait at least six months for your divorce to be finalized.

Where can I find divorce records in Ontario?

Ottawa ON K1A 0A4 613-992-2416 For divorces that were started between 1931 and 1980: Since 1930, the Supreme Court of Ontario has had the power to grant a divorce. The Archives of Ontario holds all 1931–1980 Ontario divorce files.

How do I access court records?

» How Do I Access Court Records? How Do I Access Court Records? Court records are maintained by the Ministry of the Attorney General. The Ministry has posted the Court Services Division Policies and Procedure on Public Access to Court Files, Documents and Exhibits.

Where can I find divorce records in Winnipeg Manitoba?

Divorce records relating to divorces taking place in Winnipeg between 1917 and 1978, in Portage from 1920 to 1977 and Brandon from about 1968 to 1977 are available from the Archives of Manitoba. The contact details are:

How to find out if a divorce has been granted Quebec?

The office’s contact details are: Records of divorces granted in Quebec after 1968 are obtainable from the greffe des divorces at the relevant district office of the Superior Court of Quebec ( Cour supérieure du Québec).