An uncontested divorce, also commonly referred to as a “desk divorce” essentially means that both parties are in agreement with getting a divorce and with the terms of the divorce. When a divorce is uncontested, there is no need to appear in Court. The documents are completed by AzPerLegal and filed with the Court. The documents are reviewed by a Judge who will then grant what is called a Divorce Judgment. Once the Divorce Judgment is granted, there is a 31 day appeal period. If, after 31 days, no appeal has been filed with the Court (and because both parties are in agreement with the terms of the divorce, there will be no appeal), a Certificate of Divorce is issued and you are officially divorced. A Certificate of Divorce is required should you wish to remarry in the future.
All prices are plus GST
| FOR SERVICES | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Standard Divorce (with children) | $1000.00 |
| Standard Divorce (without children) | $800.00 |
| Joint Divorce (with children) | $900.00 |
| Joint Divorce (without children) | $700.00 |
| If spousal support required in either of above | additional $200.00 |
| Vary Divorce Judgment (with consent) | $600.00 |
| Vary Divorce Judgment (without consent) | $800.00 |
| Discontinuance (consent by client) | $70.00 |
| Discontinuance (consent by both) | $90.05 |
All service fees and disbursements are plus GST
| FOR SERVICES | SERVICE | DISBURSEMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Waiver of 31 day appeal period | $250.00 | Not applicable |
| Rush divorce – requiring your attendance before Justice | $300.00 | Not applicable |
| Both waiver and rush required | $500.00 | Not applicable |
| Service issues – Order for service ex juris or Order dispensing with service | $350.00 | Cost of service itself |
| If consent required – Defendant files Demand of Notice or Statement of Defence | $75.00 | Not applicable |
| Grounds of divorce other than living separate and apart for one year | $100.00 | Not applicable |
| Additional application to Court, if required | $300.00 | $50.00 |
All service fees and disbursements are plus GST
| SERVICE | EXPLANATION | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Court House filing fee for Statement of Claim | Mandatory | $225.00 |
| Service of Statement of Claim (depending on circumstances) | In person, process server, registered mail | $0.00 to $200.00 |
| Marriage Certificate | Mandatory | $15.00 to $50.00 |
| Court House filing fees for Notices of Application | If extra application to Court is required | $50.00 |
| Service of documents, if required, after Statement of Claim | In person, process server, registered mail | $0.00 to $200.00 |
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