Residency requirements in Manitoba

In Manitoba, the filer is called the petitioner, and the defendant is called the respondent. Either spouse can file for divorce, or they can file together as co-petitioners. An uncontested divorce in Manitoba, referred to as an affidavit divorce, means simply that both spouses agree on the terms of the divorce.

When filing divorce forms in Manitoba, you should file in the city, county, or municipality where either of the petitioners lives. If there are children involved in the case, filing where they live will make the process easier and more streamlined, and may be required.

In Manitoba, the marriage certificate is required to complete a divorce. If neither party has the original copy, one can be obtained by contacting the Vital Statistics Agency. However, you do not need to wait to receive this certificate before beginning the filing process with Divorce.com.

The Divorce Act of Canada, passed in 1986, established the potential grounds for divorce. It offers both fault and no-fault divorce grounds and covers the basis for spousal and child support, as well as child custody. However, distribution of property and debts are covered under the laws of each province or territory.

Divorce.com provides all documents needed to file a divorce online under the Divorce Act. We also offer the separation agreement, which will cover both property and debt issues. To process this, both spouses will need to have reached a full agreement on all property and debt issues.