What happens if I haven’t lived separately for at least 12 months?

If you have both been living in the same residence, while separated, we can draft and file an affidavit with the Court which clearly outlines that, despite your living arrangements, you have been separated for at least 12 months.

This is a more complex affidavit than the one above and therefore will bring additional charges (estimated 1.5 hours of the lawyer’s time).

It should also be noted that when you are relying on a period of separation where both parties are residing under one roof, both parties are required to file an affidavit with the Court. We are unable to draft the affidavit for both parties.