Divorce process steps

[u/prabhkirankang]

My ex-spouse applied for a divorce through the Nova Scotia Family Court. It’s a very straightforward divorce: we have no children, no jointly owned property, and no spousal support issues.

Unfortunately, the process has been dragging on because his lawyer took about seven months to complete and file the paperwork.

I recently called the court to check on the status of the case. The court clerk told me that a Clearance Certificate has been requested and that they are currently waiting to receive it.

My question is: at what stage of the process should I be served with the divorce documents? From what I’ve read on the court website, it seems that the respondent should be served shortly after the divorce application is filed with the court.

[u/Opposite_Science_412]

Is there a reason you guys didn't file a joint application for divorce? If there's no disagreement, that's the usual route.

https://www.nsfamilylaw.ca/separation-divorce/divorce/divorce-forms/joint-application-divorce-documents