Separation Date Calculator

Track your 12-month countdown to divorce eligibility

12-Month Separation Requirement

Under Canada's Divorce Act, you must be separated for at least one year before a divorce can be granted. You can file the application before the year is up, but the divorce won't be finalized until the 12 months have passed.

When Did You Separate?

Date of Separation

Living Under Same Roof?

You can be "separated" while living in the same home if you're living separate lives

Any Reconciliation Attempts?

Enter Your Separation Date

Select when you separated to see your countdown to divorce eligibility

Alternative Grounds for Divorce

While 12-month separation is most common, divorce can also be granted on these grounds:

Adultery

If your spouse committed adultery and you haven't condoned it. Cannot be used for same-sex affairs.

Mental Cruelty

Treatment so cruel that living together is intolerable. Requires evidence of impact on mental health.

Physical Cruelty

Physical abuse making cohabitation unsafe. Often combined with separation ground.

Information Only

This calculator provides general guidance based on the federal Divorce Act. Provincial laws govern property division and other matters. Consult a family lawyer for advice specific to your situation.